Cantaloupe Jelly Fragrant Toast (Printable version)
A fragrant jelly featuring ripe cantaloupe, perfect for toast, desserts, or pairing with cheese.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 cups cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Sugar
03 - 4 cups granulated sugar
→ Gelling Agent
04 - 1 pouch (1.75 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
# How to Prepare:
01 - Submerge jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes. Keep jars warm until ready for filling.
02 - Combine diced cantaloupe and fresh lemon juice in a large saucepan and lightly mash with a potato masher.
03 - Bring the cantaloupe mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Blend the simmered mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender until completely smooth.
05 - Return the puree to the saucepan. Add granulated sugar and stir well to combine.
06 - Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
07 - Stir in liquid fruit pectin. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
08 - Take the saucepan off the heat and skim off any foam using a spoon.
09 - Carefully ladle hot jelly into prepared jars, allowing 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims, position lids, and fasten bands fingertip-tight.
10 - Process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove and cool jars undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Confirm seals before storing.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Uses just three main ingredients all easy to find
- Celebrates ripe summer cantaloupe in a whole new way
- Easy to make even for canning beginners
- Filling your kitchen with the scent of warm melon feels like sunshine
02 -
- Cantaloupe jelly is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian so it suits most diets
- Few common allergens but always double-check your brand of pectin
- Jelly sets beautifully and keeps for up to one year in a cool dark spot
03 -
- Choose heavy ripe melons for maximum flavor greenish flesh or lack of fragrance means less sweet jelly
- Always prepare all your tools and ingredients before starting jelly moves quickly once it boils
- Skimming foam really makes the jars crystal-clear and lovely it is worth the extra minute