Summer is the perfect time to try this Watermelon Fruit Jello recipe


Made and reviewed
by CHARLOTTE ANGELL
Rated by JON ANGELL For The Advocate

Jon’s critique:

I am going to step forward and claim some credit for this recipe. I came across it while traveling through the internet rabbit hole, and went on to suggest to the cook that this would be a great July recipe.

It is really a fun idea and I thought it was a very refreshing treat, that would make a great dessert option for most any summer gathering.

Note that the cook favored flavored Jello. I however like the idea of unflavored gelatin so that the nature fruit flavors come through.

I will look forward to taking this recipe to upcoming summer barbeques

Watermelon Fruit
Jello Recipe

1/3 cup unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
1.5 cups boiling water
1 mini watermelon
1 cup seedless grapes (green and red)
1 cup strawberries
½ cup blueberries

In a small bowl, whisk gelatin with 1 cup cold water to ensure it is evenly distributed. Quickly whisk in the boiling water to the gelatin until it is completely dissolved.

Set aside and allow mixture to cool.

Slice the top off the watermelon and reserve the cut piece. Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to scoop the flesh out of the watermelon to create a shell, while leaving the rind intact.

Place the watermelon cavity into a bowl for stability and fill with the prepared fruit.

Pour in the cooled gelatin mixture until it fills the entire watermelon.

Cover the watermelon with the reserved cut piece and place in fridge to set for 5 hours or overnight.

Once the Jello has set, cut the watermelon in half vertically and then into slices of desired size and serve cold.

Note: While this recipe is refreshing with all natural fruit flavors, I think a flavored gelatin would even make it tastier. Try watermelon or strawberry flavored Jello.