Watermelon

[Wendy]

Is this watermelon jelly recipe I'm seeing everywhere ok?

 

4 cups seeded watermelon

3 1/2 cups sugar

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 box pectin

 

Hot pack, boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

 

 

We have watermelon coming out of our ears over here and we're sick of eating it!!!

[Darlene]

I've never seen a watermelon jelly recipe before, but I don't see anything in there that would prohibit you from making it.

 

Good luck! My watermelons have a ways to go yet...lol

[serendipity]

Wow, that sounds good, Wendy! I am not sure about your recipe, but here is an "official" one:

 

I found this one in the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving:

 

Zesty Watermelon Jelly

 

6 c. chopped watermelon, rind removed

1/2 c. white balsamic, white wine or apple cider vinegar

4 Tbsp. lemon juice

5 c. granulated sugar

1 stem lemongrass, chopped

2 pouches (3 oz. each) liquid pectin

[Violet]

You need the recipe with the higher added acid. Watermelon is low acid, not a high acid fruit.

 

[Wendy]

Thanks Violet. I ended up making the first one but it only made four jars so it was easy to just pop in the fridge. DH took one to work, I gave one to my brother and one to the neighbor and kept one at home. It was very good. Almost tasted like a jolly rancher. I'll use the newer recipe for the long term storage.

 

Do I have to use the lemongrass?

[Violet]

No, leave out the lemongrass. I can't really imagine it in there anyway. I use lemongrass for chicken and things, but those are more Oriental foods, not a jam.