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Homemade Jello - Made with Real Fruit Juice

Making Homemade Jello from real fruit juice is just as easy as making it from a boxed mix! Bonus, choose whatever flavor you want!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Setting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: dairy free, DIY, gelatine, gluten free, homemade, jello, juice, no artificial colors
Servings: 8
Calories: 82kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (4 envelopes) unflavored gelatin powder
  • 4 cups cold fruit juice divided (see note)
  • whipped cream and/or fresh fruit to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour 2 cups of the cold juice into a medium bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold juice and let sit for a few minutes (don't stir). The mixture will thicken.
  • Pour the remaining 2 cups of the juice into a heat-proof bowl or measuring cup. Heat the juice on high until it is very hot (almost boiling). Alternatively, heat the juice in a small saucepan on the stove. Pour the hot juice over the gelatin-juice mixture and stir to dissolve.
  • Transfer the bowl to the fridge to set. Alternatively, pour it into a glass baking dish (either 9x9" or 9x13" will work) or small individual bowls or cups to set. If you use a baking dish, the gelatin will be firm enough to cut into cubes when set. Refrigerate the dish(es) to set the gelatin (at least 1 hour, possibly more depending on the container(s) you choose). Serve with whipped cream and/or fresh fruit if desired.

Notes

Depending on your choice of juice, you can add a little extra sugar or sweetener if needed.
To be safe, it's best to use juice that has been heat-treated to avoid the presence of enzymes that may prevent the gelatin from setting. Heat-treated juice can be found on the shelf in the grocery store, vs. juice that is sold refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg