WATERMELON JELLY

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With its beautiful color and intense watermelon flavor, this jelly preserves summer to enjoy long after the cool weather arrives. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Place watermelon in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Line a strainer with 4 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., 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. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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