Fresh Fruit Jello

Name: Fresh Fruit Jello
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cool water; 3 1/2 tablespoons powdered gelatin (4 envelopes); 3 pounds fresh fruit, peeled and/or roughly chopped as necessary; 1 cup granulated sugar; pinch salt

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup cool water
3 1/2 tablespoons powdered gelatin (4 envelopes)
3 pounds fresh fruit, peeled and/or roughly chopped as necessary
1 cup granulated sugar
pinch salt

Directions

1

Place the water in a wide, shallow bowl, and evenly sprinkle the powdered gelatin over it. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
2

In a large pot, combine the fruit, sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit breaks down and releases it's juices, 5-10 minutes.
3

Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer. Measure the juice - you should have about 4 cups of liquid. If possible, take the temperature of the liquid and ensure it's not above 212°F.
4

Melt the gelatin in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir the melted gelatin into the liquid, and pour the liquid into your mold(s).
5

Transfer to the refrigerator and let the jello set until fully chilled and firm, at least 1 hour.
6

Favorite flavors: Strawberry-Lime (following the note above), Mango, Raspberry-Peach (layered, using technique described in article), Blackberry-Lemon (following the note above), Pineapple-Kiwi (layered, using technique described in article).