Watermelon Jelly

Name: Watermelon Jelly
Ingredients: 6 cups seeded chopped watermelon; 5 cups sugar; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional; 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 cups seeded chopped watermelon
5 cups sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

Directions

1

Place watermelon in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place pureed watermelon in prepared strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid measures 2 cups.
2

Discard watermelon pulp from cheesecloth; place liquid in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and food coloring if desired. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3

Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
4

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.