Melon jelly a fruit dessert that is gluten-free and lactose-free. The melon jelly can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and is a fresh and creamy spoon dessert. You can prepare it in molds and then invert it on the plate as I did, or you can prepare it in a bowl or single-serving glasses. The melon dessert is perfect both as a snack for adults and children and as a conclusion to a meal or served at a buffet. To prepare the melon jelly, I recommend using either netted melon or cantaloupe. This melon jelly is flourless, hence gluten-free, suitable for those who are celiac and since it doesn’t contain milk, it’s also vegan and suitable for those who are lactose intolerant. If you are on a diet, you can replace the sugar with your preferred sweetener. If you are looking for a dessert with melon, I recommend trying the Melon Mousse and the Melon Sorbet. Now let’s see how to make the melon jelly, and if you try it, let me know. Barbara

Ingredients for preparing Melon Jelly

18 oz netted melon or cantaloupe (weight without peel)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract

Tools

1 Blender

How to prepare Melon Jelly

Let’s start preparing the Melon Jelly, cut the melon in half, remove the seeds using a spoon, then slice it and remove the peel. Now weigh the pulp needed to make the jelly.
After weighing the pulp, cut it into pieces and place it in the blender.
Blend intermittently for a few minutes to achieve a nice smooth and as liquid as possible mixture.
Now strain the puree through a sieve.
Help pass it through with a spoon.
Add the sugar,
the cornstarch,
mix well with a whisk to dissolve any lumps.
Put it on the stove, bring to a boil, and let it thicken. Lower the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, divide
divide the mixture into molds, let it cool, and then place it in the refrigerator. Let it rest for at least 6 hours before consuming.
When the melon jelly is ready, remove it from the refrigerator, invert it onto a plate, remove the mold, and serve it. If you like, you can add a mint leaf.