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Fruit Jello

Jello is a simple and delicious dessert to make when you use beef gelatin and your own fruit juice. If you’ve only made jello using the small boxes from the grocery store, I want to encourage you to try this simple (almost too simple) recipe! It’ll be healthier in the long run, too!!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 8

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoon
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • glass dish with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fruit juice
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp beef gelatin
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar, honey, or other sweetener (optional)
  • chopped fruit or nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix together the cool water and beef gelatin and allow it to sit for at least one minute. Set aside.
  • Heat up the fruit juice and sweetener (if using) in a small saucepan until it reaches a low simmer and the sweetener dissolves. Then take it off the heat. Stir in any chopped fruit or nuts (if using).
  • Mix in the water with beef gelatin. Then pour it into a glass dish and refrigerate for several hours.