WATERMELON GELATINS

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Watermelons are made up almost entirely of water, so they're filling and refreshing without being heavy on calories. It is a good source of lycopene.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 1/2-pound piece seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into chunks, plus more, diced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water. Heat over high, stirring occasionally, just until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; set aside.
  • In a blender, combine lemon juice and half the watermelon chunks; puree. Add remaining watermelon chunks; puree. Pour puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or glass measuring cup, and discard solids. (You will need 3 cups of puree; reserve any extra for another use.)
  • Stir gelatin mixture into puree; skim off and discard any foam on the surface. Divide mixture among 6 serving cups. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Serve gelatins, garnished with diced watermelon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Protein 3 g

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