Description
Watermelon Jellies made with fresh watermelon juice and a zesty lemon kick, offering a fun, refreshing, and healthy summer treat in a gummy texture.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh watermelon juice (from one small seedless watermelon)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
1/4 cup honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
Optional: Extra watermelon slices or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Juice: Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture to extract the juice, discarding any pulp or seeds.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the watermelon juice, lemon juice, and sweetener (honey or sugar). Stir until everything is well blended.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the mixture and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Dissolve the Gelatin: Gently heat the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until the gelatin dissolves completely. Make sure not to let the mixture boil.
- Pour and Set: Pour the gelatin mixture into molds or a shallow pan, spreading it evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, or until the jellies are fully set.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the jellies have set, remove them from the molds or cut them into squares if using a shallow pan. Garnish with extra watermelon slices or mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a fizzy twist, stir in sparkling water after blending.
Blend in a handful of berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a fruity variation.
If you prefer firmer jellies, increase the gelatin by 1-2 tablespoons.
Use silicone molds for easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jelly
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg