Watermelon Jelly | Useful Knowledge

[@ryangant6818]

I like how you explain and educate your listeners on why you do certain things. Great channel.

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks very much for your kind comments!!

[@stormyacreshomestead173]

I just finished making this jelly with a couple of tweaks. I ran my watermelon through the juicer then strained through a flour sack towel to catch any stray pulp or seeds. I used one box of pectin and put a half tablespoon of unsalted butter in to reduce foam. I also water bathed mine for 10 minutes. I got 6 half pints and a baby food jar for the fridge. Yum!! Thanks for the great video!!!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@teenatucker4469]

I tried 2 other recipes for watermelon jelly before i found your video. Neither of those recipes gave me the beautiful red jelly i was hunting for. I tried making it your way on my third attempt and it turned out perfectly! I do however water bath my jellies, so i processed mine for 15 mins in my water bath canner. Thanks for a great recipe!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@cathyjones3403]

I love how you show us how to can step by step without unnecessary information. I’m going to do this jelly. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lemondrop6577]

Love your videos! Thank you.

[@useful.knowledge]

Thank you!

[@nicholasforrester8587]

My aunt Lula Cobb from South Carolina use to send my grandparents a box of homemade goodies every year on Christmas. One of them was watermelon jelly. A great fruit cake, bread and butter pickles, pickled watermelon Rhine 🍉 😋

[@useful.knowledge]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[@leevons_home_vids]

This is awesome! Thank you! I really love watermelon and love making jam and have wondered if there was a way to do a jam/jelly with watermelon. I'm definitely using this recipe. You have awesome videos by the way 😁

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! It tastes like watermelon jolly ranchers to me.

[@coreycbernsdorff]

Fantastic recipe, performed as advertised. Family LOVES this jelly! Got 3 seeded watermelons. Cut enough of the ends off to stand upright in a large stainless bowl. Used a paint mixer from Walmart to liquidity the inside and poured directly into a flour sifter. Liquefied all strained matter again then wrung out more juice with cheese cloth for a total of 4 gallons of juice. Filtered out another pint of matter through fine filter cloth for pure juice. Deviated from instructions using citric acid and ReaLemon juice from a bottle. Used an electronic Ph meter for precise measuring. 16 batches in total for a yield of 54 pints. Family loves it sooo much I hope this lasts a year... not likely. Great recipe and video. Thank you for sharing!

[@useful.knowledge]

Wow!! That’s some awesome production of watermelon jelly! Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely impressed at the amount of jelly you made!

[@heidisimkins7223]

On to my 2nd years batch! This is by far my family's favorite jelly. I say, if you like watermelon jolly ranchers, then this IS the jelly for you! Thanks for the canning recipe! So nice to have a Cave City watermelon all year long 😋

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks for the kind comments. Enjoy that jelly!

[@barbarastothart4172]

Made and shared this jelly. Thank you, it was a hit and am getting ready to make some more. That's right, there is none left.

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@jlfoodforest]

I'm glad you explained why we need to add the lemon. THANK YOU

[@useful.knowledge]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@wandawilliams3110]

I grow watermelon each year, but this one.. As we were told by the old ones, to stay clear of this kind of fruits and veggies.. But, next year, I will be trying your " Useful knowledge recipe ".. It's easy to follow. No extra yakity yak.. Just Useful knowledge. No pun, intended. Thanks for sharing, oh and the proof. Peace

[@gatorgotme]

Most excellent! Thank You so much for this recipe and your channel!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!

[@ChenPinChan]

Jamie, your watermelon jelly looks perfect like jello.

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks.

[@deannabrussels5910]

This is my favorite watermelon jelly by far. I've made it several times and will make batch today with the last watermelon from the garden.

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@darlenechaney6989]

I can't wait to try your orange marmalade recipe.

[@useful.knowledge]

Darlene Chaney. That orange marmalade is my favorite!

[@wandaparker6183]

Yay. It jelled and is delicious 😋 Thank you so very much, for sharing 😊

[@useful.knowledge]

Awesome!! Enjoy!

[@wandaparker6183]

@@useful.knowledge We are. Our oldest son came back for a second jar. You're helping me to become a canner. Thank you 😊

[@Hawchi254]

After trying several recipes ending in disaster, This came out perfect. Much ALOHA AND MAHALO YOUR ARE A GENIUS. Linda from Oahu Hawaii

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!! Enjoy!

[@wandawilliams3110]

I know this is about watermelon jelly. However, you have the best and the easiest, Orange marmalade. recipe, I've ever tried. Really yummy. Thanks so much. What a time saver. Peace

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks very much!

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Very nice useful knowledge Thanks

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!

[@HomemakingwithRebekah]

I made this with my 9 and 6 year old children. It was super easy to make and so delicious!

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Glad to hear about the watermelon jelly. Enjoy and thanks for sharing!

[@kathleendabney2740]

Thanks, I going to try it. I love watermelon.

[@useful.knowledge]

It taste like a watermelon jolly rancher.

[@lindal5303]

@@useful.knowledge Yes it does, tastes like watermelon candy, delicious!!

[@jt-xn8bw]

Wow I can't wait to try this recipe!

[@useful.knowledge]

If you like that you should also try the Dandelion Jelly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJXCdoV9aNdloa8

[@dianaprescott1102]

Does this have to b refrigerator kept or in dark cool pantry????

[@useful.knowledge]

One r sealed, They will last 12-18 months in the pantry.

[@uberonn3523]

Hey Everyone! Uberonn here, (editor for the channel). Just wanted to say a HUGEEE THANK YOU SO MUCH for watching and being here with us! We've got more videos to come!

[@krisdno6807]

Thank YOU!!

[@darlenechaney6989]

Watermelon jelly turned out Great.

[@hadiyahislam4741]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I will be making this Kelley soon. Again thank you.

[@lindal5303]

I made this jelly while watching and I can hardly wait till morning!! Very easy to follow along. Thanks 😋

[@BLSCrazyCatLady]

Just finished a small batch. Waiting for the pings! Haven't tried this way of canning jam, I've always used water bath. But this is so much easier! Especially since I usually only do 6 to 7 jars at a time. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and knowledge.

[@useful.knowledge]

Sounds great! Have they ping'd yet? I canned some tomatoes last night and those lids were singing.

[@BLSCrazyCatLady]

@@useful.knowledge lol, yes they ping'd! Working on dehydrating apples and oranges today. I have been enjoying your video's. Thanks again. 🙂

[@annescott2300]

I only have Sure-Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed (pink box) pectin. Will this produce the same results as you had with the Sure-Jell in the yellow box?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Unfortunately the answer is no. It’s going to be a different recipe required with the sugar free pectin.

[@debbiestafford6056]

I was wondering about a sugar free version…? Thank you

[@barbarajohnson1588]

Instead of whole lemons can a person use just lemon juice out of the bottle? Just wondering. Thanks

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I think you could. Just make sure it’s not the fake stuff.

[@BabbieBW]

I am just getting back into making jelly after a 30 year break! (few kids and life changes) and Jamie's videos are great! Thanks for the easy tips adn straigtforward lessons! Watermelon jelly - here we come! :)

[@useful.knowledge]

That’s awesome!! Enjoy making that jelly!!

[@cathyrayalldayray2842]

Just made it 😊 🍉🍉🍉 fantastic

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks!

[@dianepicard6198]

Looks good thank you going to try your recipe, do you have a video to how to make mint jelly.

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks! I really haven’t made mint jelly. That may be worth a try though. Thanks for the idea!

[@astrailiaous_Sempticreed]

10:07 is where the video starts for those that just want to know how it tastes.

[@MartyFRsfNE]

How long with the jelly keep by boiling the containers? How long would it keep without doing that if you expect to consume it within a few weeks?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. The process that I use is the open kettle method that was once the recommended method before water bath (boiling the jars) became recommended. These jars will last a year in the pantry. Thanks and good question.

[@MartyFRsfNE]

@@useful.knowledge If I don't boil things so meticulously, how many days will my apple pear guava jelly blackberry jam keep? 5days? 2weeks?

[@sherrysinger9124]

Could you please tell how long the food you perserve with your method lasts. Concerned about safety.

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. They will last at least 12-18 months in the pantry. I just finished eating up everything that I canned last summer. I have canned tomatoes that are from 2020. This is a real old timey canning method that can be found in the old canning books call open kettle method. Thanks and good question!

[@darlenechaney6989]

I'm making some today. I'll let You know how it turns out. 😋

[@darlenechaney6989]

It turned out GREAT !

[@darlenechaney6989]

It turned out Great

[@useful.knowledge]

Awesome! Congrats! I will have to make some more soon myself.

[@useful.knowledge]

FancyTruth. You could add some. The issue is that peppers are not acidic and could raise the ph to the point that pressure canning would be required. This is why most peppers are canned in vinegar.

[@LaydeeTee100]

How long are the jars shelf stable?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. At least 12-18 months in the pantry and several weeks in the fridge after opening.

[@stephenlittle7534]

Please there was a lot more left in the melon rind. And when you put it in the strainer press more down and you will get more juice out of it. But u will still be trying it out. Thanks.

[@karleedu]

Can you "can" this like you did with the peach jam?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Yes, I can these the exact same way as the peach jam.

[@kellyolsen-tetrault9974]

Got anything for apple butter?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hey check our channel for the apple sauce video. I’m planning apple butter in the fall.

[@alynaski608]

I made this today....jelled wonderfully....but 2 of the jars havent sealed. Im hoping they eventually seal, but if they dont...what do i do?

[@useful.knowledge]

Did your last 2 jars eventually seal? Sometimes I get one that takes a little longer. If not you can keep them in the refrigerator.

[@alynaski608]

@@useful.knowledge they did! So i tried this process with my dill garlic pickles...and they didnt seal...ended up wbc...i think its cuz they were cold packed and the brine didnt stay hoy enough.

[@charlesduke3456]

New to channel, great videos. What brand and model is your ph meter. I would like to get one that I can trust. Thank you

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks! Here is a link on Amazon of the one I bought. It’s 6 years old and still working great. APERA INSTRUMENTS AI209 Value Series PH20 Waterproof pH Tester Kit, ±0.1 pH Accuracy a.co/d/gCLatx1

[@charlesduke3456]

Thank you I really appreciate it.

[@Imokanurnot]

I made this jelly, and it want as fast as I could get it done. i've promised some to a couple of friends, but like I said, I make it - it goes. Could I make a double recipe, or am I asking for trouble? Thanks!!

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I’ve tried doubling jelly recipes and it’s a 50/50. I quit doing it because of had some batches fail to gel. I just do back to back batches now.

[@Imokanurnot]

@@useful.knowledge - I kind of figured that, thanks for answering, most content creators don't. I appreciate you!!

[@FeliciasJourney27]

I can not wait to try this!

[@darlenechaney6989]

I just made some and it turned out perfect. 😋 I'll have to post a picture. Thank You so much for this video.

[@cherriekinsey8529]

Can you double it or is it best to do 2 batches?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Honestly I would do two batches. I tried a double of some pineapple jelly one time and it didn’t set. I had no good explanation as to why.

[@cherriekinsey8529]

Useful Knowledge thank you this was very useful.

[@annescott2300]

I am just one person, how long will this jelly safely last if it is not water bath canned? I will give some away, but I need to be sure it will be as safe as long as canned jelly (1 year?).

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Yes, this last at least a year in the pantry. The is the open kettle method that was once the recommended method before water bath became recommended. The open kettle method was the recommended method up to the mid 1980’s. I use it for all of my jellies, jams, and tomatoes. The key is simple. Get the hot jelly it the hot jars quickly after turning off the heat and then get the lids on.

[@annescott2300]

@@useful.knowledge Thank you SO much for replying so quickly!!! I'm a newbie to any form of canning, so there is so much I don't know.

[@sarahmariakuipers3967]

How many spoons of pectin I'd in a package we only get pectin per kilo help please

[@useful.knowledge]

Hey it’s 3.5 tablespoons. The sure jell package is 1.75 ounces.

[@doriswalker2169]

can i use bottle lemon juice

[@useful.knowledge]

Doris walker. Hi. I think you could use bottled juice. The lemon is in there to increase the acidity for canning.

[@darlenechaney6989]

I just made mine and used bottled lemon juice. My Mother even liked it and that's a miracle!

[@useful.knowledge]

Oh my that’s hilarious!

[@cathyschultz3295]

Can you use the pulp? I heard that this is too sweet with 4 1/2 cups of sugar, will it still work with less sugar? But this is a great video and I like this recipe

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. This tastes like a watermelon jolly rancher. It could be too sweet for some people but it’s the norm for any jelly. Reducing the sugar could cause it not to gel. If I was going to reduce it, 4 cups would be what I would use. Thanks and all the best making the jelly!!

[@cathyschultz3295]

@@useful.knowledge thank you

[@cathyschultz3295]

@@useful.knowledge can I leave the pulp in and have it turn out ok?

[@useful.knowledge]

Sorry, forgot to answer your pulp question. Jelly doesn’t have pulp which is why the pulp was a removed to have the just the juice. If you leave the pulp in, it’s going to be a jam. Unfortunately, I can’t answer how it would set if at all because I’ve never tried to perfect a recipe for watermelon jam.

[@Jewels3480]

Could you put a bit of Himalayan salt in jelly?

[@useful.knowledge]

That would be an interesting flavor profile. I think you could.

[@JaniceCrowell]

I was taught the when canning, you should use bottled lemon juice because lemons are not always uniformly acidic.

[@catherineholt2224]

How do you make cranberry grape jelly

[@Dragontamer135]

I remember when I was very little I made jelly with my grandma.

[@michaelc9507]

Thank you sir I followed the instructions it’s perfect thank you!!

[@useful.knowledge]

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know! Enjoy.

[@lindashively189]

How long will they be good for? What about a water bath to help prolong the shelf life?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. The open kettle method which I use was the recommended method before water bath became recommended. I was taught this as a child and still use it every summer. You can definitely water bath if you’d like to but it’s only going to get to 212 deg in the water so I really do t think the seals are any better. The shelf life is at least 12-18 months.

[@LostNFoundASMR]

That looks sooo good! Thank you for teaching me that! I love me some watermelon jelly! Do you know how to male Traffic Jam?

[@kassandracardenas3250]

Mama Lisa’s Vlog what’s traffic jam?

[@christinalopez4026]

No water bath needed?

[@useful.knowledge]

christina lopez. Hi. I don’t water bath. The is the old timey open kettle method that was the recommended method before water bath became recommended. I use it for anything acidic like jams, jellies, marmalade, and tomatoes.

[@mommabscrochetkitchen2439]

@@useful.knowledge great recipe! Going to try this but was wondering if I can do a water bath still? Also if I don't water bath, how long will this be shelf stable? Thanks 😊

[@useful.knowledge]

Momma B's Crochet Kitchen. Hi. Yes you can definitely water bath. I was a child of the 1970’s and 80’s. I learned to can before open kettle became not recommended so I still can the way I was taught. All the best making the jelly.

[@dragonflyer59]

Why do you turn them over?

[@dianaprescott1102]

Yes y

[@centralcnc1798]

Hi, I copied your recipe, watched you while I made it. It did not set… what could I have done wrong and what can I do now to get it to set? Thank you

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Has it cooled all the way down?

[@centralcnc1798]

@@useful.knowledge the first batch is setting now that it’s been 24 hours, the second batch I put in pan and reboiled and canned. We will see if it helps. This was a first for me. Just started making jelly! I love it. A little costly though! I made banana jelly! Was very good.

[@useful.knowledge]

Ok sounds good. I haven’t had setting issues with that recipe but sometimes it happens. I blame it on the sure jell because I have had Pineapple Jelly simply not gel and the next batch set up perfectly. I actually have not heard of banana jelly. I will check it out. Thanks!

[@centralcnc1798]

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[@centralcnc1798]

Hi, ok I reboiled yesterday evening and it is still like water. What can I do? Dump and try again?

[@radheyshyamkc8421]

Nice

[@micgs489]

I made this recipe and I followed it pretty well. the jelly instead of coming together with the pectin it became more like a watermelon syrup. What did I do wrong?

[@useful.knowledge]

Ok. I’m going to ask some questions about following the recipe to see if I can help. Did you add the lemon juice? Did you add two sure jell packages? What type of sure jell or pectin did you use? Did you reduce the sugar? Let me know and we will try to figure it out?

[@Bigdogplantation]

So could you use Real Lemon from a jar as opposed to the fresh lemon juice?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. You could but that product has sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite and sodium sulfite in it. This is why I just squeeze my own.

[@marinaagathangelou4049]

Great video can you tell me the weight of each pectin you put in as I’m from the uk and we don’t have that brand and the weight of ours my be different also here’s a question...can you make jam from the strained flesh? X

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. It’s a 49g package of pectin. That would actually probably work for watermelon jam. I’m thinking that you would take some of the juice and flesh and use the jelly recipe to make jam.

[@ragheadand420roll]

Why not just slice off the rind in abt 30 secs ? Then u have a whole melon u can chop up easy Same way u do fruit platters

[@useful.knowledge]

That would work!

[@akivacreative]

Hi Awesome vid. Can this be made with Liquid Pectin?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I think you could. I would just match up the amount of liquid pectin to the amount of dry that I used.

[@incanada83]

THAT is very interesting! However, I have a question; does this really have a flavour of a watermelon? Not to diminish all the work that went into making this, I just wonder because there are many jellies made of all sorts of fruits/vegetables/wild plants and so far, most that I tried to make, in the end, just taste like jellied sugar with pretty color. No flavour, just sweet and pretty looking. Thank you for a great video. I remember this method of canning :-)

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks for the kind comments. Completely honest opinion here: This taste like a watermelon jolly rancher to me.

[@incanada83]

@@useful.knowledge Thank you kindly. I don't know what or how jolly rancher is/tastes like :-) I do like watermelons so, I will give it a try in a near future (have to wait to buy sweet watermelon). I am curious now :-) I appreciate your time for writing back. The jelly sure looks rich in color and very appetizing.

[@incanada83]

@@useful.knowledge Hello again. I don't mean to pester you but perhaps you can help again? I scrolled through comments and I also wonder if I could use pectin powder made by Certo ( 2 packets, 49 grams each) like you suggested to a person from UK ? Unfortunately, all I can find where I live, is either Certo powdered pectin, liquid pectin , no boil liquid pectin, freezer pectin... Jeezzz.....got pecting coming out of my ass...LOL (no offence!), just trying to find one that would work :-) Thank you

[@kirkstinson7316]

@@incanada83 Use 2 3oz packs of liquid pectin

[@incanada83]

@@kirkstinson7316 Thank you! I did managed to get that pectin-thing but I didn't like the taste of my jelly. Maybe the watermelon wasn't sweet enough? It didn't even have watermelon fragrance. It was way too sweet, and I like sweets. Will try again when melons are in season. Thank again :-)

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

As a kid..mother made a cup of what we called "skum jam"....we couldnt hardly wait...we ate it by the spoonful !!!@

[@estherjurado7351]

Oh yeah over biscuits it's delishous

[@useful.knowledge]

Definitely!!

[@thewindrises]

wow didn't know there is so much sugar in jelly

[@dawnkifer9712]

Wait, no water bath? How do you process it?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. It’s the open kettle method that I’ve been doing since I was a child. The key is to get the hot jelly in the hot jars quickly and get the lids on.

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍

[@brianurban6038]

Doesn't the lemon juice alter the watermelon flavor??

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. The jelly ends up tasting like a watermelon jolly rancher. You have to increase the acidity in order for it to be able to set as a jelly as to be able to can it.

[@brianurban6038]

Thank You

[@nancybarrios7866]

A 1/4 tsp butter cuts down on foam Also I would a few drops of red food coloring, but hey that’s just me

[@simpinainteasyRHEC]

If we don't have lemons on hand, would lemons juice conc. Be ok?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I think that would work. Just check to see how much concentrate is require to match the fresh lemon juice in the video.

[@janettagagnon3245]

Newbie here. I keep reading that we should stay away from canning anything watermelon???

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Watermelon is not acidic so that’s why there is concern and it can’t be canned stand alone. Notice in the video that the lemon juice and pectin reduces the ph and makes the jelly acidic. The sugar is also a preservative.

[@janettagagnon3245]

@@useful.knowledge isn’t the lemon what makes it acidic? I really want to try this. How long is it shelf stable?

[@useful.knowledge]

😂🤣. Yes. I was correcting my other comment when you replied because I left out the lemon juice.

[@useful.knowledge]

It’s shelf stable for about 12 months.

[@useful.knowledge]

One more thing. The jelly really taste like a watermelon jolly rancher.

[@darlenechaney6989]

Well I have not figured out how to post a picture, oh well, it's suppertime I'll try latter.

[@Raynestorm1968]

Does this actually taste like watermelon? What did you do with all the watermelon meat and rinds? There must be some way to use that up too and not waste it.

[@useful.knowledge]

I didn’t waste. My chickens ate it. They love watermelon. It taste like watermelon jolly rancher.

[@Raynestorm1968]

@@useful.knowledge actually, I wasn't insinuating that you wasted it. I was fishing for ideas on how to use it up. I found watermelon rind candy and watermelon fruit leather.

[@useful.knowledge]

I didn’t take offense. It was a legit question. My grandmother made watermelon rind preserves. Those were awesome!!

[@williamscorner6135]

ok