How to Add Fruit to Jello
Put gelatin powder into a medium bowl., Add 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water to the gelatin., Mix the water and gelatin until the powder dissolves entirely., Add 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water and stir., Put the bowl in the refrigerator until the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put gelatin powder into a medium bowl.
Use the entire contents of a 3 oz. (85 g) box of any flavor dessert gelatin. -
Step 2: Add 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water to the gelatin.
Measure the water exactly. , This will take about 2 minutes.
A fork, whisk, or rubber spatula is recommended for mixing the powder and boiling water. , Measure the amount exactly. , This will take approximately 90 minutes, and the gelatin will have the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. , Add 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups (110 g to 226 g) of chopped fruit.
Take care not to add extra liquid with the fruit.
This could prevent the gelatin from setting (becoming firm), resulting in a runny dessert dish.
Drain all juice or syrup if using canned fruit, and use a paper towel to blot dry all fruit.
Defrost frozen fruits before mixing them into gelatin.
Avoid adding certain fresh or frozen fruits.
Figs, ginger root, guava, kiwifruit, papaya and pineapple will prevent the gelatin from setting.
However, you can add canned versions of these fruits or put them on top of completely set gelatin as a garnish. , This will take about 4 hours. -
Step 3: Mix the water and gelatin until the powder dissolves entirely.
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Step 4: Add 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water and stir.
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Step 5: Put the bowl in the refrigerator until the gelatin thickens.
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Step 6: Use a metal spoon to mix fresh
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Step 7: canned
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Step 8: or frozen fruit into the gelatin.
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Step 9: Return the bowl of gelatin and fruit to the refrigerator until the gelatin sets completely.
Detailed Guide
Use the entire contents of a 3 oz. (85 g) box of any flavor dessert gelatin.
Measure the water exactly. , This will take about 2 minutes.
A fork, whisk, or rubber spatula is recommended for mixing the powder and boiling water. , Measure the amount exactly. , This will take approximately 90 minutes, and the gelatin will have the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. , Add 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups (110 g to 226 g) of chopped fruit.
Take care not to add extra liquid with the fruit.
This could prevent the gelatin from setting (becoming firm), resulting in a runny dessert dish.
Drain all juice or syrup if using canned fruit, and use a paper towel to blot dry all fruit.
Defrost frozen fruits before mixing them into gelatin.
Avoid adding certain fresh or frozen fruits.
Figs, ginger root, guava, kiwifruit, papaya and pineapple will prevent the gelatin from setting.
However, you can add canned versions of these fruits or put them on top of completely set gelatin as a garnish. , This will take about 4 hours.
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