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    December 1, 2015 32 Comments

    Vegan Candy! Vegan Watermelon Jellies

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    Looking for a great vegan candy recipe? Well, how about Vegan Watermelon Jellies?

    This post for my delicious Vegan Watermelon Jellies is sponsored by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Ummm hello, watermelon? I think so! Watermelon is one of my favourite fruits, not only is it super scrumptious and juicy, but it is jam packed full of nutrition as well. 

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Can we just take a look at the adorableness of these little guys? I mean really. I love little candies, but as a vegan not all candies are vegan. Read the ingredients and a lot of them contain gelatin. Bleh. So I decided it was time to create some of my own vegan homemade treats.

    Just 4 ingredients, and I made these lightly sweet watermelon bites. How cute are they? Ok, I'll stop talking about their cuteness... maybe.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegans (as you might be aware) don't eat gelatin because it's made from animal bones. Luckily for us, there seems to be a vegan version of almost everything in this world! What's the vegan version of gelatin? Agar!

    Agar (sometimes called agar-agar), is made from seaweed. You probably won't be able to find at your local grocery store, boo, but you should be able to get it at a health food store, or online here.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    You can make the jellies into any shape you like. I used a star and heart shape mold I had, but you can choose from a ton of shapes and sizes online here. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Star Wars, you name it!

    I find the silicone molds are a little easier to work with than the firmer plastic molds, because the candies are easier to pop out at the end.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    How to Make Vegan Watermelon Jellies:

    Let's get to candy making! Cut up your watermelon and add it to a blender.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Blend until smooth and there are no lumps.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Add the watermelon juice to a sauce pan along with the sugar and agar powder. Whisk to combine.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Keep whisking over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the watermelon mixture thickens. About 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Spoon the watermelon mixture into your mold of choice. If the watermelon mixture starts firming up before you are done pouring it into the mold, just pop back on the stove for a minute, whisking while it heats back up again.

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Chill the candies in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours until set. Pop them out of the mold and enjoy! Store them in an air tight container in the fridge, but I think they taste yummiest when I let them warm up to room temperature.

    These are lightly sweet, but if you want them sweeter, you can dust them with powdered sugar, which also makes them look all snowy and Christmas-y!

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies! Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! #itdoesnttastelikechicken
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    5 from 3 votes

    Vegan Watermelon Jellies

    Only 4 ingredients make these lightly sweet little candies, and they're really easy to make too! 
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 30 to 40 jellies (depending on the moulds you use)
    Calories: 10kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups watermelon chunks
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon agar powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Add fresh watermelon chunks to a blender. Blend until a smooth juice consistency is reached. Measure 1 cup of the watermelon juice into a small saucepan and whisk in the sugar and agar powder.
    • Heat over medium heat while whisking until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
    • Spoon the mixture into molds, any shape you like! If the mixture starts to set before you are finished pouring it into the molds, return to heat, and whisk for a minute until it softens again. Let set in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, then pop them out of the moulds. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

    Notes

    These are lightly sweet, but if you want them sweeter, you can dust them with powdered sugar, which also makes them look all snowy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1jelly (recipe makes 30 jellies) | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Bon Appetegan!

    Sam.

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    Comments

    1. Susan Berger says

      November 16, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      Hi. The recipe says to measure one cup of juice out. What about the rest? Are these made in batches?

      Reply
    2. Susan Berger says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:11 am

      Wondering if I can use arrowroot powder instead of agar agar?

      Reply
    3. gerri says

      September 30, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Screw the vodka.do you think you could make edibles out of these? lol.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 30, 2019 at 5:29 pm

        I have no idea, it's not my expertise! Haha

        Reply
    4. Monica says

      September 23, 2019 at 3:52 am

      I'd like to know why the vanilla extract? What if I don't use that?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 23, 2019 at 2:35 pm

        It will enhance the flavour but you can skip it if you prefer.

        Reply
        • Monica says

          September 23, 2019 at 10:44 pm

          Thanks!

    5. Amanda Millman says

      July 14, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      What do I do if I don't have any candy molds? I know it's silly to ask, but do you have any ideas? Really wanting to try them!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 15, 2019 at 10:56 am

        If you have a silicon ice cube tray, that would work 🙂

        Reply
        • Amanda Millman says

          July 16, 2019 at 12:11 am

          Wonderful, thank you!

      • Kelly North says

        November 06, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        Hi Sam,

        I was wondering if these would work with pineapple or mango instead of watermelon? Just to get a variety of flavours!

        Kelly

        Reply
    6. Carla says

      January 14, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Can you use other fruits?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 17, 2018 at 11:40 am

        I haven't tried it but I am sure it would work. You might have to experiment with ratios to get the perfect flavour and texture. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Nicole says

      August 28, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      I've tried two other recipes before this one. One didn't set, the other was terrible. My son loves these ones! So excited thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 29, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Yay!! So happy these ones were a hit for you 🙂

        Reply
    8. Robin says

      April 24, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Can you make these with orange juice? Tad more sugar?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 25, 2017 at 8:37 am

        I haven't tried it myself, but I think that should work fine. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Sophia @Veggies Don't Bite says

      December 05, 2015 at 2:12 am

      Ummm, these look amazing! I'd definitely slip some vodka in a few...I mean I do have three kids, young kids, and mama needs treats too right?!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 05, 2015 at 2:13 pm

        Haha!! That sounds like an excellent plan! I'm in!

        Reply
    10. Alyssa McCord says

      December 04, 2015 at 11:40 am

      If I wanted to do a sugar free version would you recommend more agar powder? Or start with the same and adjust as necessary? The wheels are turning and I'm thinking of all sorts of things! Strawberries, blueberries....apples...so exciting!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 04, 2015 at 2:18 pm

        I would keep the agar powder the same. From my experiments, the amount of sugar I added didn't seem to effect the texture too much. As long as you reach a thicker consistency, it should firm up nicely. You could always test just one jelly to see if it sets by popping it in the freezer. They set pretty quickly. Watermelon is pretty mild in flavour, so when I first tried it without sugar, it wasn't super delicious, but I bet some more potent fruit like blueberries would be just great! Let me know how it turns out for you!

        Reply
    11. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      December 02, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      i didn't know how simple and easy it is to make homemade jellies! I love this watermelon version! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:18 am

        You're so super welcome rachel! I plan to make little jellies of other things soon as well 🙂

        Reply
    12. Rachel says

      December 02, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Sammie,

      Do you know how long they will last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:17 am

        Hi Rachel,
        It's still basically fresh watermelon, so I would imagine they would last as long as watermelon would last in the fridge, maybe a week? Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Dee says

          October 23, 2020 at 1:45 pm

          Wow! I’ll probably eat them all in one sitting, though 🙂

    13. Jen says

      December 02, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      These are a total game changer! This recipe has me wondering if jello shots could be part of my life again...

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:16 am

        Oh they totally could!!

        Reply
    14. Deema says

      December 02, 2015 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      These look awesome! Thank you for sharing 🙂
      I'm in th process of attemtping to make something similar using corn starch. I hope it works.

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 02, 2015 at 11:52 am

        Ooo let us know how it turns out 🙂

        Reply
    15. Lisa | The Viet Vegan says

      December 02, 2015 at 1:52 am

      AAAHHH THESE ARE SO CUTE! I've been wanting to make my own jellies for a while. These are so perfect ><

      Reply
      • Sam says

        December 02, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Haha, thank you Lisa!! See, I couldn't resist talking about their cuteness! haha

        Reply

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