One of the reasons I love summer is because of all the fruit! Watermelons, blueberries and cantaloupe! Fresh, sweet, juicy fruit. The kind that is sweeter than candy. You know what I am talking about. Delicious.ness! Soft, ripe, goodness! YUM!
My kids love fruit, but sometimes it’s fun to change it up a bit!
I saw this idea somewhere a few years ago in my pre-blogging days,
so if you are a blogger and you posted this a few years ago, email me and I will put in your link:)
Scoop out the middle of the cantaloupe like you normally do. It’s best to make one major crater in the melon than a bunch of little ones.
Do you see my reflection in the picture? I do.
Make your J.E.ll.O
When you open a bag of Jell-O, the puff of sugar that comes whirling out of the bag screams, “Kids come knock me off the counter and then find a glass of water to spill so it will create a ginormous mess for mom to clean!” So…
I put my younger kids in chairs so they could watch and learn how I did it before they attempted it. Look how intensely they are watching me. They are soaking in all the goodness of creating.
Ya right…they are watching a cartoon so I could hurry and get it done before my older kids got home from school. I really don’t like to clean up gooey, sticky, red messes! Hey, sometimes it’s best to surprise them with a new treat anyway.
After you add the boiling water to the mix then you stir, add only 3/4 of the cold water. It gives it a firmer consistency.
Pour your Jell-O into the crater.
Then stick it in the refrigerator. Place you melon in a bowl so it doesn’t tip. Helping to prevent messes!
One happy kid
Two happy kids.
It worked. The melon is gone!
Shelley says
What a cute idea! I love the picture of the two boys. A-dorable!
Kim says
adorable! Cute idea!
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Philip @ RAOP says
What a creative idea. We usually have a hard time keeping melons around but they might let one sit in the fridge long enough for the jello to set. I know they would love it if they did. Thanks for the idea, we will give it a try this summer.
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Lorie says
What a super fun idea!
Natalie Johnson says
CRAZY good idea! How fun is it to eat melon during the summer? Now that you’ve added jell-o, my melon craving is flaring up! This is such a fun twist to one of my summer favorites.
Jenifer Hall says
Anything that has to do with cantaloupe catches my eye since it’s in my business name (Cantaloupe Corner). This looks like so much fun! I might just have to run to the market and get a cantaloupe just for this recipe! My kids will love it! Thanks for the great idea.
Shannon Spath says
Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I posted it on my FB page to share with my friends.
Suzzy Rice says
Oh, what a fun memory…the first time my kids met my grandmother (grandfather’s third wife), she had this tread for them…with green jello! They thought it was the best!
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Pegg says
Okay, yum!
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Linda Meziere says
I really believed that the kids were learning from your awesome craftiness. (I would still like to believe that if that’s okay:)
Alison says
That comment made me laugh! Thanks!!!
Jessa says
Seriously cute kiddo pictures! And, great job mom, my kids would love this!
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Andrea Leland says
fun idea!!!
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April Harris says
That is a fantastic idea. Love the photographs – looks like everyone really enjoyed the treat!
Marsha says
Now that is a cute idea! I’m going to have to try that very very soon.
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Carolyn Jung says
I remember enjoying this as a kid. I don’t think I’ve had it since. Thanks for reviving the memories of this great summer treat. I think I might have to pick up some Jello from the store now.
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papawow says
What a great idea! I can’t wait until my little one can eat solid foods , he’s only 2 months. He has no clue how much fun we’re going to have in the kitchen… Thanks for sharing, that’s great.
Maren says
Mmm. . .I think I’m going to try a honeydew melon! Can your boys teach Ty to watch cartoons??
Makinzee says
mmmm:) jello and melon
Naomi says
OMG! What great idea. I love it!
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Diane says
Looks yummy! For dessert, my grandmother would always give us a slice of cantaloup with vanilla ice cream in the indention…oh, that was so good!
Kelley says
Yumo~ soooo going to try that one! Thanks for the idea.
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gern says
yeah, that is a neat idea, but I’m not sure I’d want to ruin the fresh flavor of melon with jello. 🙂