Fresh Grapefruit or Pomegranate Gelatin (Jello)
User Reviews
3.5
Fresh Grapefruit or Pomegranate Gelatin (Jello)
Description
The gelatin preparation involves softening gelatin packets in a portion of the fruit juice or cold water. A heated mixture of water and sugar is poured over the gelatin to dissolve the sweetener and activate the gelatin. For grapefruit gelatin, grapefruit juice is divided to soften gelatin and blend in the remaining juice after mixing. Pomegranate gelatin uses pomegranate juice heated with sugar before combining with bloomed gelatin, finishing with lemon juice for balance.
After thorough mixing, the liquid is poured into individual serving cups or a larger container and refrigerated until fully set, which typically takes several hours. The gelatin turns firm and can be cut into cubes or served directly from dishes. It must be kept refrigerated until serving because it will liquefy at room temperature.
This dessert provides a refreshing, light option that highlights fresh juice flavors with a smooth texture. It is suitable for a simple sweet treat or a chilled palate cleanser.
Ingredients
Grapefruit jello
- 1 1/2 cups grapefruit juice (2 large grapefruit)
- 1/2 oz gelatin 2 packets of a 1-oz box, unflavored
- 1 heaping Tbsp sugar
- 3/4 cup water
Pomegranate jello
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice I used Pom
- 1/4 cup water cold
- 1/4 oz gelatin 1 packet of a 1-oz package, unflavored
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (1/2 large lemon)
Instructions
- For the grapefruit jello ~ sprinkle the gelatin over 1 cup of the grapefruit juice, m.ix and let sit to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Heat the water and sugar together in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, until the water comes to a simmer.
- Pour the hot liquid over the juice and gelatin, and add the remaining 1/2 cup juice.
- Pour into individual serving cups or into one glass pan.Refrigerate until completely firm, several hours. When firm, you can cut the jello into cubes.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to eat; the gelatin will eventually turn back to liquid at room temperature.
- For the pomegranate jello ~ dissolve the gelatin in the water and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Heat the juice and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the hot juice over the gelatin and mix well. Add the lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust the sugar if necessary.
- Pour into individual serving dishes or into one large pan. Refrigerate until firm, at least several hours.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to eat; the gelatin will eventually turn back to a liquid at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
You'll Also Love
