Pick Your Flavor Homemade Jello Gelatin
Create a customizable and deliciously nostalgic treat with this Pick Your Flavor Homemade Jello Gelatin recipe! Made with only four simple ingredients—your favorite fruit juice, unflavored gelatin, optional sugar, and water—this recipe lets you control both the flavor and sweetness for a healthier, from-scratch alternative to store-bought gelatin. Perfect for kids’ snacks, party desserts, or a fun family activity, this gelatin is as versatile as it is easy to make, setting beautifully in molds or serving cups for stylish presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep time and endless flavor possibilities, you’ll love how effortlessly this recipe comes together. Try experimenting with tropical juices, berry blends, or even layering different flavors for a showstopping dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fruit juice (any flavor, 100% juice preferred)
- 2 packets Unflavored gelatin packets
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, adjust based on juice sweetness)
- 0.5 cups Cold water
Instructions
Pour 1/2 cup of cold water into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Sprinkle the 2 packets of unflavored gelatin evenly over the water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. This allows the gelatin to soften and absorb the water.
In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of fruit juice over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not reach a boil. If the juice is particularly tart or if you prefer sweeter gelatin, stir in the optional 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Remove the heated fruit juice from the stove and slowly pour it into the bowl with the bloomed gelatin. Stir gently and continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into individual serving cups, decorative molds, or a single dish for slicing later.
Allow the gelatin to cool slightly at room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Once set, you can serve the gelatin directly from the molds or cups, or slice it into cubes or shapes for fun presentation. Enjoy your homemade creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1800 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
