Cantaloupe Jelly
Create the ultimate Cantaloupe Jelly with this versatile recipe that works beautifully with regular sugar or sugar-free sweeteners! Transform ripe, juicy cantaloupe into a uniquely delicious jelly that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped cantaloupe
- 2 2/3 cups Wholesome Yum Allulose Powdered Sweetener
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp pink salt (Optional) *See Notes
- 6 ounces Ball RealFruit Liquid Pectin
Instructions
- Place 8 half-pint jars inside a water bath canner and fill with water making sure the water covers the jars. Bring to a boil.
- Place lids and rings in a small saucepan with hot water and heat, but do not boil.
- In a medium saucepan, bring cantaloupe and 1 cup of water to a boil. Mash with a potato masher, leaving a few chunks for texture, and add allulose, and lemon juice.
- Continue to boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, and pectin, and boil vigorously, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture looks thickened and is set.
- Carefully remove the hot jars from the canner, and then turn it back up to high.
- Ladle the jam into the jars, leaving a 1/2" space at the top of the jar. Using a clean, damp cloth, wipe any jam from the rim, and then screw on the lids and the rings just until snug, not overly tight.
- Place the jars on a rack in the canner, bring to a boil, and process for 10 minutes. Remove from canner, and let cool completely. Check seals after 24 hours—the lids shouldn't flex or move when pushed down on.
- Store sealed jars in a cool dark place for up to a year. Any jars that don't seal, place in the fridge and eat within a month.
Notes
Salt is optional in this recipe. Many people salt fresh cantaloupe to enhance the flavor, which is what this ingredient is added to do. It is 100% your choice to use or not use.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
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