Description
This recipe for Healthy Homemade Jello is a simple, nutritious alternative to store-bought gelatin desserts. Made with natural fruit juice and gelatin powder, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for a refreshing, low-calorie treat that can be customized with any juice flavor except pineapple.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups juice (any kind except pineapple)
- 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin
Instructions
- Pour: Pour 2 cups of the juice into a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface of the juice and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to soften and bloom.
- Heat: Heat the remaining 2 cups of juice in a saucepan until it reaches a boil, ensuring it is hot enough to dissolve the gelatin completely.
- Stir: Pour the hot juice into the bowl with the softened gelatin. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Refrigerate: Pour the combined mixture into a 9×12-inch baking pan. Place it in the refrigerator and let it chill until firm, which typically takes at least several hours or about 2 hours.
- Slice: Once firm, slice the jello into cubes or use small cookie cutters to create fun shapes like jello jigglers. Store the prepared jello in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Do not use pineapple juice as it contains enzymes that prevent gelatin from setting properly.
- For firmer jello, use less juice or more gelatin.
- Use natural 100% juice without added sugars for a healthier option.
- Customize with any juice flavor such as grape, cherry, apple, or orange for variety.
- Keep jello refrigerated to maintain its texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American