Description
Learn how easy it is to make a fruity vegan jello from scratch with just a few ingredients in your home kitchen. It’s an easy dessert to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fruit juice of choice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons agar agar powder
- ½ cup cold water
Equipment
Instructions
- Bring the agar agar to a boil. Add the juice, granulated sugar, and agar agar to a small saucepan. Whisk together until the agar agar and sugar is completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, whisking frequently.
- Boil for two minutes. Once the jello mixture reaches a boil, lower the heat to medium heat and continue boiling for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Whisk in the cold water. After two minutes, remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the cold water. Pour the mixture into a jello mold, serving dish, or an airtight container of choice and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover the jello and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve. Once sufficiently chilled, serve as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Whisking frequently will prevent clumping. In order to keep your jello mixture a smooth, even consistency, its important to whisk very frequently while it heats.
- Agar agar needs to be brought to a boil in order to activate its gelling properties. We find boiling the agar agar mixture for 2-3 minutes the perfect amount of time.
- Refrigeration will yield the best texture. Although this will technically set at room temperature, the texture is much more jello-like and firm after refrigeration. Plan to refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving!
- Gluten-free: This vegan jello is naturally gluten-free and suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Storage: Store leftover jello in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as this causes the texture to change dramatically.
- Prep Time: 65 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop