Description
Enjoy making and sharing these delightful treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fruit juice (variety: orange, grape, apple, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
- Food coloring (optional, to enhance color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin:
- In a saucepan, heat the fruit juice over low heat.
- Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the juice and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Dissolve and Sweeten:
- After blooming, gently stir the mixture on low heat until the gelatin completely dissolves.
- Add granulated sugar, stirring continuously until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Add Color:
- If using, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired color vibrancy.
- Mold the Jelly:
- Pour the gelatin mixture into a flat glass dish or silicone molds of your choice, such as heart shapes.
- Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours, or until the jelly is fully set and firm.
- Cut and Coat:
- Once set, remove the jelly from the mold or cut it into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Roll each piece in granulated sugar to create a sparkling sugar-coated finish.
Notes
- Gelatin Alternatives: For a vegetarian option, agar-agar can be used, but adjust quantities as needed since agar sets firmer than gelatin.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different fruit juices or even add extracts for unique flavor combinations (e.g., adding vanilla or mint).
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent them from becoming sticky.
- Presentation: Use themed molds for special occasions, and consider layering different colors for a rainbow effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jelly heart
- Sugar: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g