YES! Make your own Watermelon Jelly

[@dmelton8174]

Made a batch for my 80 yr old daddy as he was wanting some watermelon rind preserves and I didn't want to waste the rest of the watermelon. It was a HUGE hit with him. Thank you so much for the recipe! 😍 God bless from north Texas 🙏🏻❤

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@dmelton8174 awwww tell him I said hello!!!

[@me5768]

I do love the way you say it’s a lot of work but you can do it. I just made a batch of cantaloupe jam and now I’m making some peach jam tomorrow I will try my hand at some watermelon Jelly wish me luck

[@me5768]

One more thing real fast are you against putting a little butter in that to keep the foam down and if so what is it because of experience or you just never tried it.😊

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@@me5768 I haven't tried adding a little butter but I sure am not one of those who are against it ;) And good luck, yours will be AMAZING I'm sure.

[@me5768]

It turned out delicious

[@monicaposner1761]

Thank you so much ! I just made this watermelon jelly last night, following your recipe, it tastes delicious, incredible!! I never had watermelon jelly before. Had it with toast this morning and I love it! Thanks again, many blessings.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

That's AWESOME!!! So glad you liked it. :)

[@christineperez7562]

Try it with a bagel and cream cheese. Yum

[@grandbayououtdoors]

Followed this today but I used key lime juice instead of lemon and yes mam it is good.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Fantastic!!!!

[@lindaminor1985]

Thank you very much. This is by far the best watermelon jelly I have ever made. It taste like watermelon. Beautiful. God bless you love.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you so much! Glad yours turned out great!

[@nicolesteddum3328]

I use my electric juicer for the watermelon and it is so easy and quick. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Great idea!!!

[@cassandrathompson7866]

Just letting you know: today was my first time to ever make jelly and I made your watermelon jelly along side of you today! Thank you. I get so sad in the winter & watermelon is my favorite thing to eat during summer so maybe I won’t get the blues. ❤

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Watermelon is great ANY time of the year and I agree with you 100% :)

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@JB's SoulFull Eats you could tell somewhat when I got it out of my canner. By the next day, it looked great!!!

[@michellebatzel5809]

@JB's SoulFull Eats Most don’t have enough pectin that’s why. Her using 3 packs, is telling. Once your jam is cooled it should be “set”.

[@joeslaughter-rw3nx]

Enjoyed this so much. I have not had watermelon jelly. Looking forward to that experience. Thanks Montana

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Let me know how it turns out for you 🙂

[@beverlywilson6912]

Ty I’m making my first watermelon jelly

[@joeslaughter-rw3nx]

Never heard of watermelon jelly. Definitely want to try it. It is so very pretty. Thanks

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

It is soooo good 🙂

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Writing this down as I'm watching!! Yum!!!

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

This foam tip is very helpful! I've never made jam/jelly and this will be my first!!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I'm excited!!! Let me know how it turns out :)

[@gwenvice8753]

I tried this recipe today, July 7, 2024. It came out perfect, Thank you for the recipe!

[@nightrunner1584]

Watermelon jelly sounds and looks very delicious! Dave+Laura

[@franklandry5864]

I have two pigs ordered for May. Lotsa Carnitas!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Awesome!!!

[@marilyndevazier9559]

Thank you so much for the recipe of the watermelon jelly recipe love it last year so I'm doing it again love you for that God Bless you sweet lady that for sharing this with me. Thank thank you so much my family and friends love it too

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@justbrandie]

Great video! I have some watermelon on hand & am planning on making a small batch of this tomorrow! Thank you, ma’am!!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Let us know how it turned out!!!! Ours was great!!!! My neighbors have gotten several jars from me :D

[@justbrandie]

@@DownOnTheHomestead yes, ma’am I surely will!!

[@justbrandie]

@@DownOnTheHomestead my jelly turned out GREAT!!! Thanks so much for the recipe and helpful video!!!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@@justbrandie That's fantastic!!!!

[@davidrussell9290]

She reminds me of the women in my family, so I already know this is good.

[@kimwhaley9228]

New subscriber here! Heyfrom Louisiana! My husband just cut open a watermelon 🍉I told him I bet I could make some jelly with it. He said never heard of it before but I’ll bet it’ll be good . So that’s when I decided to go to KZbin to see if anyone had a video on it and you were the one that come up first. Got your recipe wrote down and probably will be making watermelon jelly next week as soon as I get all my supplies ready. I’ve made muscadine jelly before and it was so delicious 😋 I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for making a step by step video on this.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Awesome!!!! And welcome to our channel. I have to make some more, we have a few too many watermelons to just eat. Let me know how it turned out!!!

[@elizabethwright4623]

I have never heard of watermelon jelly but I will give it a try. It looks really pretty!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

It's really good!!!! One of my favorites. Let me know how it turns out.

[@paulettagyurik2644]

Yum God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@susanrhoads6071]

Thank you for this recipe! Sound is good I’m watching on my iPhone!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Hope you enjoy

[@amigo8872]

amazing

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Glad you think so!

[@anniesmith843]

Great job,i must try it,i love doing that.very pretty.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you, it's really good :)

[@sharon7830]

I'm a new sub ty for sharing it looks so delicious ..

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Awwww thank you so much!!

[@stephanieperkins3048]

Looks great, thanks for sharing ❤🍉

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Hope you enjoy

[@Charliewasgoated11]

Yum! Going to try this! I'm new sub here!😇😋😍😘

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you so much! Keep an eye out, will be uploading more content soon.

[@brooketrammell3697]

Pectin comes in different box amounts.. can you tell us how many cups the 3 boxes you used equaled, please?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

The box I used is 1.75 oz. (one packet in a box) x 3

[@crystalclolinger6973]

Love your video. ❤ I have a question though. I've made several jellies and jams but most recipes I've used call for 1 packet of pectin per 6 cups of fruit juice. Is there a reason you use 3? Is it because watermelon juice is thinner than say strawberry or blackberry??

[@cha6437]

Wow this wonderful.can use less sugar,or sugar substute. Can you show us how to make CORN COB JELLY

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I've been trying to find a sugar substitute too but haven't as of yet. Keep checking back on the corn cob jelly, I made some earlier this year but don't have any extra cobs to use right now. Maybe I'll make a video ;)

[@BobbieLamar]

Looks delicious! 💕

[@debbier5077]

great video!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marycaciamasser3814]

Pectin or sure gel?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I used SureJell

[@donnabellbrock3594]

Nice

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thanks

[@marilyndevazier9559]

I WANT TO ASK YOU IF I USE THE LIQUOR SURE JELL IN A BOX THAT HAS 2 PACKAGES IN IT I put 3 boxes of that in my watermelon jelly is that right please let me know .thank you for sharing

[@carolynmoody9460]

new sub here glad you popped up on my home page

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you so much for subscribing!!! I appreciate you and I'm glad too.

[@elizabethcranford7612]

Can’t wait to try this!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Let me know how it turns out for you

[@dianaprescott1102]

So how long is it shelf safe??????

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I'm assuming several years but it won't last that long because it is really good. I have given jars to my family and neighbors and they ask for more.

[@valeriecornelius29]

If i make this in quarts , do i add processing time ?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

The SureJell directions don't mention 1/2 pints, pints or quarts. They actually say to water bath for 5 minutes (for MY altitude) but I process them for 10. If "I" were doing quarts, I would do them at 10 minutes but that's up to you 🙂 Hopefully doing quarts won't affect them "setting up". Let me know how it turns out.

[@AmberTobitt]

What type pectin? Low sugar or regular

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I used the regular pectin. I HAVE used the lower sugar one in a strawberry jam recipe and I thought it had an off texture and taste.

[@richardlilly783]

I think I got this right hard to hear ? 6 cups watermelon juice, 3/4 limon juice, 3 boxes pectin, 6 3/4 cups sugar

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Yes, that is what I use for mine :)

[@donniecarter4981]

Could you use a food mill to get your juice?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I guess you could. I'm wondering if your jelly would be cloudy if it wasn't strained as well. It would probably taste great anyway. Let me know how it turns out.

[@melodyrill1871]

Would the equivalent of liquid pectin be 3 pouches?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I found this and copied for you. Liquid pectin is added to the cooked fruit and sugar mixture immediately after it is removed from the heat. Powdered pectin is added to the unheated crushed fruit. Liquid and powder pectin cannot be interchanged in a recipe. Also, 2 pouches liquid = 4 Tb or 1 pouch (1.75 oz) powdered pectin. I have never used liquid pectin, only powder. Let me know how it went.

[@lindashively189]

Gonna try this recipe. Do you make pickled watermelon rind with your left over melon?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I have not. I think by the time we get finished with all this watermelon, I'm about tired of looking at them lol

[@michellebatzel5809]

@@DownOnTheHomestead 🤣

[@kellywaldrep1873]

what size jars are you using

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

For the watermelon jelly I used half pint jars.

[@muffemod]

JFC 6+ cups of sugar!

[@lindawilson7137]

can u but butter in it

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Probably. I put a tad of butter in most of my jellies 🙂

[@aletavanvuuren5748]

Just liquidise the fruit, quick, easy and no mess 🤣

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

you can do that too

[@laughatapes3781]

I thought that this type of watermelon can be found only in Iraq, cuz I haven't seen it anywhere else. 😊

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

This was a Charleston Gray watermelon that we grew, been around forever. It is an heirloom variety and originated in South Carolina, USA in 1954. You can use any sweet watermelon variety for watermelon jelly.

[@darleneheerschop3650]

Looks delish🖒 hard to hear you speak though would probably be better sound if you had a collar or shirt mic. Your room is very big your working in so your sound is very weak.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you for the input, I'm working on the sound issue :)

[@cathyschultz3295]

Would it turn out good if the pulp was left in the jelly?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I would think you could. I just wanted mine nice and clear.

[@almamercer1120]

question ? does adding the lemon change the taste of the melon flavor ? can this be eliminated ?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

The recipe I use calls for lemon juice. I found this info for you: ~ To set, jam needs the right balance of acid and pectin. High-acid fruits include citrus, cherries, green apples, pineapple, raspberries and plums. If you're using low-acid fruits, such as rhubarb, apricots, peaches and strawberries, you need to add lemon juice. ~ so not sure about watermelon. I guess you can try it but I would probably use the lemon. It's doesn't taste 'lemony' at all. Hope this helps.

[@almamercer1120]

@@DownOnTheHomestead I made your jellies and I did use less of the lemon and it turned out perfect . the taste of the melon remained . instead of red , I used a golden yellow melon . thank you . I'm sure friends will enjoy this , as I give these away for gifts at the holiday season . Baskets

[@tyronetyler2622]

Talk up you add what, 3 pack of what?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

SureJell

[@Agent505]

Ooph, I wish the audio was better - the difference between the intro and the meat of the video is awful - but I want to try the jelly...

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Lol this was one of my first videos but thank you

[@Agent505]

@@DownOnTheHomestead yes, I realized that and tried to think about that before pushing post; it's tough to get good audio right, but I look forward to trying watermelon jelly soon, going to make some this weekend

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@@Agent505 awesome!!! Let me know how it goes!!!

[@666MANK]

with the seeds?

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I strain the juice so the seeds are not in the juice.

[@cheriemiller7107]

Turn up your volume,can't hardly hear you

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Thank you Cherie, I'm working on that for the next video.

[@marilyndevazier9559]

I did it last year but don't remember sorry to bother you

[@marilyndevazier9559]

Will you text me your family so I can get to you I can't fine you sometime please help me keep up with you love to watch you cook and canning thank you