WATERMELON JELLY | Fresh Colorful Fruit Jelly Recipe Making in Village | Agar Agar Jelly Cooking

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🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is plant-based, while cornstarch is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime juice provides a similar tartness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

Cut the watermelon into pieces and blend until smooth.

Strain the blended watermelon to get the juice.

Measure the watermelon juice and pour it into a pot.

Add sugar to the pot with watermelon juice.

Sprinkle agar agar over the mixture and stir to combine.

Heat the mixture until it starts to boil, stirring constantly.

Once boiling, remove from heat and add food coloring if desired.

Pour the mixture into molds and let it set at room temperature.

Once set, cut into pieces and serve.

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