Name: Cantaloupe Jelly Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs. cantaloupe; 2 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 peel tangerine

Cantaloupe Jelly Recipe

Aubrie Overton Modified: November 12, 2023

Photos of Cantaloupe Jelly Recipe

This simple jelly is a refreshing and unexpected spread for a variety of breads.

How To Make Cantaloupe Jelly

A simple way to keep cantaloupe for months. This tasty jelly recipe is a balanced blend of the delicate flavor of cantaloupe rounded off by the sweet and tangy essence of tangerine.

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. cantaloupe, peeled and diced
2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 peel tangerine , or orange

Instructions

Place cantaloupe covered with sugar in a covered bowl and put in refrigerator for 24 hours.
Drain the cantaloupe, pouring off the sugar and liquid in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium flame and boil for 5 minutes.
Add diced cantaloupe, vanilla extract and peel.
Insert candy thermometer and simmer, stirring occasionally until the thermometer reaches jelly temperature.
Pour into sterilized jars; seal with wax and store in cool place.