Watermelon Jelly Slice Recipe

With Aeroplane Jelly's Watermelon flavoured Jelly and watermelon slices you can make a colourful and refreshing summer snack, perfect for the whole family! Simply add blueberries or chocolate chips for a fun and easy way to decorate these marvelous melon slices.

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With Aeroplane Jelly's Watermelon flavoured Jelly and watermelon slices you can make a colourful and refreshing summer snack, perfect for the whole family! Simply add blueberries or chocolate chips for a fun and easy way to decorate these marvelous melon slices.

If you are looking for a fun summer activity (and snack) to keep the kids entertained, look no further! Easy to prep, simple to make and serving 8-10 people, this delicious watermelon jelly slice recipe is the ideal treat to enjoy on a hot summer day.

What is a Watermelon Jelly Slice?

Taking on the look, feel and taste of real watermelon, Aeroplane Jelly's Watermelon jelly slice is a fun take on an everyday favourite.

The best thing about this recipe is that they taste AND look like watermelons! This treat features layers of watermelon flavour jelly and refreshing blueberry or chocolate chip 'seed' that sits in a real watermelon shell.

What You'll Need:

  • A bowl to keep your watermelon shell stable
  • A mixing bowl or jug
  • A fork
  • A sharp knife for cutting

Cutting The Perfect Watermelon Slice

Combining the best summer snacks (watermelon and jelly), this jelly slice recipe is the perfect way to enjoy summer! But cutting the perfect slice can be tricky!

No matter the size or shape of your watermelon, you can cut the perfect watermelon jelly slice by following these simple steps.

Step 1: Cut In Half

Place your watermelon shells flat-side up. With a sharp knife cut your watermelon in half.

Step 2: Cut In Half, Again

With the jelly side up, cut your watermelon in half again. You should now, have 4 watermelon quarters. This will make the watermelon easy to handle when slicing your wedges

Step 3: Slice Your Wedges

With one of the quarters flat-side down, you can now cut your watermelon slices. Repeat this step with your remaining quarters. Be sure to slice thicker pieces! Too thin slice and the jelly will flop over!

Top Tips For Making Your Watermelon Jelly Slice

If you can't find a mini melon, a large watermelon can get the job done just as well! Simply cut your watermelon in half, scoop out the flesh and measure how much water they hold.

Remember, for each litre of water you will need:

  • 2 x Aeroplane Watermelon Flavoured jelly crystals
  • 1 litre boiling water
  • 1 ½ tbsp gelatin

Does you jelly mixture not reach the top of your watermelon half? Trim the rind once the jelly is set and your Watermelon Jelly Slices are good to go!

When preparing your watermelon shell, do not make the rind too smooth. A little rough texture helps the jelly stick in place better, making it easier to cut, serve and eat! Similarly, if there is too much flesh the jelly will not properly stick and slide off when cut!

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30 min
PREP TIME
4
INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 8-10

PREPARATION

  • 1 Using a large spoon, scoop out and remove flesh from the watermelon, setting aside for another use (for best results, remove ALL the pink flesh, leaving the white and green outer rind intact).
  • 2 Place the watermelon shell in an appropriately sized bowl to hold the shell. Be sure to make shell stable and easy to move.
  • 3 In a jug or large bowl, place the watermelon jelly crystals and the gelatin. Mix with a fork until combined. Pour 2 cups (500mL) of boiling water over and stir continuously until all the crystals and gelatin are dissolved.
  • 4 Pour the jelly into the watermelon shell all the way to the rim, making sure your watermelon is as level as possible. Allow the jelly to cool completely then drop ⅓ of the blueberries or choc chips into the jelly randomly. Place in the fridge and set a timer for 10mins. When the timer goes off add another ⅓ of the blueberries or choc chips and repeat with remaining blueberries or choc chips. Place in the fridge and leave to set for 4 hours or overnight.
  • 5 To serve, use a sharp knife and slice the watermelon jelly into wedges.

Hints

Get Help Following Our Watermelon Jelly Slice Recipe :

TIP - if your jelly doesn’t reach the top of the watermelon half, trim the watermelon rind once the jelly is completely set.

If you would like to use a large watermelon, cut it in half, scoop out the flesh, then fill the halves with water and measure how much liquid they hold. For each litre capacity you will need:
  • 2 x Aeroplane Watermelon Flavoured jelly crystals
  • 1 litre boiling water
  • 1 ½ tbsp gelatin

Watermelon Slice FAQs

What size bowl do you need?

Depending on the size of watermelon you are using, it is best to use a bowl that can hold the watermelon, while still being easy to handle and remove.

Must you use blueberries or chocolate chips?

Blueberries and chocolate chips are not a necessity and can be left out.

Should these be made ahead of time?

As this recipe requires a night to be fully set, it is best to make these watermelon jelly slices 1 to 2 days before serving. It can be left in the fridge until you need it.

Do you need gelatin?

Yes. This is ingredient is required to set the jelly and is what gives it the ability to hold its shape when cut.

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