DIY Lemon Jello
If you want some lemon jello but don't have a box on hand, make DIY Lemon Jello! It's easy and takes only 3 ingredients plus regular water.
Servings: 4
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water use whatever water you normally drink
- 2 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (2 packets)
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of the water into a medium bowl. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder over the water and allow it to hydrate, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix 6 Tablespoons lemon juice and 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar together in a heat-proof measuring cup. Add enough water to make 1 cup of liquid in total (you will need approximately 1/2 cup of water). Heat in the microwave on high heat until very hot and steaming, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the hot lemon juice mixture over the gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour into an airtight container or into individual bowls and cover with plastic. Place into the fridge to set. Allow to chill fully, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
