Last Updated on March 20, 2023
How to make clear gelatin? Well, you can get creative with it. Remember, clear gelatin can become a base for creations like raindrop cakes. In addition to that, you can make colorful flowers inside. Likewise, you can add fruits like raspberries and blueberries for a refreshing twist.
However, always remember that gelatin takes a long time to set. Because of that, be patient during the process. Moreover, you can make it in advance. Or prepare it a day before the time you intend to serve it.
What You Will Need
Ingredients Recipe No. 1
- 3 tbsp of gelatin powder
- 2 cups of white sugar, about 400 grams
- 4 cups of water, about 1 liter
- 1 tsp of citric acid powder
- Colorless food flavoring (orange, lemon, or strawberry)
Ingredients Recipe No. 2
- 16 sheets of leaf gelatin (if you want firmer gelatin, use 16 sheets. But, if you do not wish to firm gelatin, you can use 14 sheets.)
- Bowl of cold water
- 1 liter or 4 cups of water
- 300 grams or 1 1/3 cups of sugar
- 1/4 tsp of citric acid or any clear flavoring
Ingredients Recipe No. 3
- 13 grams of agar-agar (about less than 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 liter or 4 cups of water
- 300 grams or 1 1/3 cups of sugar
- 1/4 citric acid or any clear flavoring
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Stove
- Silicon molds (you can choose any design you want)
Sharlity 3 Pack Non-Stick Flower Shape Silicone
Step By Step Instructions – Recipe No. 1 – Gelatin Powder
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, mix three tablespoons of gelatin powder with a cup of cold water. Then, allow it to soak or bloom for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that, wait until the gelatin powder absorbs all the water in the bowl.
Step 2
Afterward, take a saucepan. Then, heat 3 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar. After that, add a teaspoon of citric acid over the stove. Next, stir the mixture occasionally using a spoon. Doing this dissolves all the ingredients in the saucepan.
Step 3
Next, take the saucepan away from the heat when you begin to observe vapor appearing above the mixture. And please do not let the mixture reach the boiling point.
Step 4
After that, add the soaked or bloomed gelatin to the mixture. Remember to stir until the gelatin dissolves completely without any clumps in the mixture.
Step 5
When the gelatin completely dissolves, add the colorless flavoring that you desire.
Step 6
Then, let the mixture cool inside the saucepan for about 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. Do this till the foam disappears from the surface, and the mixture becomes clear.
Step 7
Afterward, pour the mixture into the silicone mold that you have chosen. Then, remove the air bubbles.
Step 8
After that, place the molds inside the refrigerator. And let the gelatin set overnight.
Step 9
Lastly, once the gelatin is stable, you can serve and enjoy it!
Step By Step Instructions – Recipe No. 2 – Gelatin Sheets
Step 1
Before anything else, place your gelatin leaves in a bowl of cold water. Then, allow them to soften.
Step 2
After that, pour a liter of water, sugar, and citric acid into the saucepan. Afterward, put it over the stove, and heat it until the sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Next, squeeze the water out of your softened gelatin sheets. After that, place them inside the saucepan. Ensure to stir until everything dissolves completely.
Step 4
Afterward, pour the mixture into the silicone molds of your choice. Then, place them inside the refrigerator, preferably overnight. Doing this ensures the gelatin sets.
Step 5
Finally, serve and enjoy.
Step By Step Instructions – Recipe No. 3 – Agar Agar
Step 1
First and foremost, add the agar-agar to the cup of cold water. Then, make sure to let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Step 2
After that, place the liter of water, sugar, and citric acid. Or choose any colorless flavoring. Then, put the cup of cold water with agar-agar into a saucepan. Afterward, place it over the stove and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure to boil for about 2 minutes to ensure that the agar-agar dissolved entirely.
Step 3
Lastly, once the gelatin sets, you can serve it and enjoy it!
Tips and Tricks In Making Clear Jello Recipe
The amount of clear food flavoring you will add will depend on what kind of flavoring you used. Keep this in mind when using powdered gelatin to make clear gelatin. Moreover, the gelatin base is already sweet and slightly sour from citric acid. Using citrus and fruit-flavored flavoring will give you the best outcome.
Furthermore, if you do not want to use artificial flavors, you can use lemon juice. However, be cautious using natural citrus oils as they do not dissolve in water. As a result, it leads to greasy spots on the surface. When using gelatin leaves, the instructions from the packaging may state to use 12 sheets per 1 liter of water. But since we want to achieve firmer gelatin, it is best to use more gelatin leaves.
Also, leaf gelatin can be of different strengths. So with that, it is important to check the packet instructions for how much gelatin leaves. With that, it sets a liter of water, and then you can adjust it according to your liking. When using agar-agar in making clear gelatin, you do not have to refrigerate the gelatin. Avoid this, especially after pouring it into the molds. The reason is that agar-agar sets at room temperature. For the most part, allow the gelatin to set till it is entirely firm. With that, let it sit overnight or for several hours.
How to Make Clear Gelatin White?
White gelatin can be practical for several different desserts and occasions. There are a few different ways you can go about making white gelatin.
One option is to use sour cream and milk. To make this recipe, you will need two cups of milk, one cup of sugar, two packages of gelatin powder, half a cup of cold water, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and one pint of sour cream (two cups).
To start, boil your milk in a saucepan on the stovetop and add in your sugar, stirring until dissolved. Then, in a separate bowl, mix the cold water and gelatin.
Mix the milk mixture with the gelatin mixture. Next, stir in the vanilla extract and the sour cream. Once the mixture is combined, pour it into a dish and place it in the fridge until it is firm. Instead of sour cream, you can also use cream cheese and whipped topping.
How to Make Clear Jello with Fruit?
Clear Jello with fruit makes for a beautiful and flavorful dessert, great for any occasion. You can use a variety of fruits to make a unique dish.
To start, fill a bundt pan nearly full of fruit. It is best to use a variety of fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapples, grapes, and mangos. For the larger fruit, it is best to chop them into bite-sized pieces, with the grapes left whole or halved depending on your preference.
After cutting your fruit and adding it to your bundt pan until it is almost all the way full it is time to add your Jello. You can use unflavored Jello or used a fruit-flavored one such as pineapple or strawberry. Dissolve the Jello in hot water, following the instructions listed on the box.
Once the Jello has cooled, you can pour it over your fruit until the pan is full. Place the mixture in your fridge until it is set, which is about two hours. Then, remove it from the mold, you may need to place it in a large bowl of hot water to help remove it from the container.
How Do You Use Great Value Unflavored Gelatin?
To use the Great Value brand of unflavored gelatin, sprinkle the contents of four packets over one cup of cold water. Let the mixture stand for one to two minutes. Next stir in one cup of boiling water and stir the gelatin mixture until fully dissolved, then chill the gelatin until it is set.
How Do You Make Gummy Bears With Unflavored Gelatin?
To make gummy bears with unflavored gelatin, you will need 1/2 cup of fruit juice, two tablespoons of unflavored gelatin, and two tablespoons of sugar. You can use different flavors of juice such as lemonade, cranberry, or apple.
Combine your fruit juice, sugar, and unflavored gelatin powder in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve completely, stirring regularly.
Pour the mixture into the gummy molds and then allow them to set in the fridge. Once set, pop them out of the mold and enjoy.
How To Make Clear Gelatin
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Stove
- Silicon molds (you can choose any design you want)
Ingredients
Recipe No. 1
- 3 tbsp of gelatin powder
- 2 cups of white sugar about 400 grams
- 4 cups of water about 1 liter
- 1 tsp of citric acid powder
- Colorless food flavoring orange, lemon, or strawberry
Recipe No. 2
- 16 sheets of leaf gelatin if you want firmer gelatin, use 16 sheets. But, if you do not want firm gelatin, you can use 14 sheets.
- Bowl of cold water
- 1 liter or 4 cups of water
- 300 grams or 1 1/3 cups of sugar
- 1/4 tsp of citric acid or any clear flavoring
Recipe No. 3
- 13 grams of agar-agar about less than 1 1/2 tablespoon
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 liter or 4 cups of water
- 300 grams or 1 1/3 cups of sugar
- 1/4 citric acid or any clear flavoring
Instructions
Recipe No. 1
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix three tablespoons of gelatin powder with a cup of cold water. Then, allow it to soak or bloom for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that, wait until the gelatin powder absorbs all the water in the bowl.
- Afterward, take a saucepan. Then, heat 3 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar. After that, add a teaspoon of citric acid over the stove. Next, stir the mixture occasionally using a spoon. Doing this dissolves all the ingredients in the saucepan.
- Next, take the saucepan away from the heat when you begin to observe vapor appearing above the mixture. And please do not let the mixture reach the boiling point.
- After that, add the soaked or bloomed gelatin to the mixture. Remember to stir until the gelatin dissolves completely without any clumps in the mixture.
- When the gelatin completely dissolves, add the colorless flavoring that you desire.
- Then, let the mixture cool inside the saucepan for about 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. Do this till the foam disappears from the surface, and the mixture becomes clear.
- Afterward, pour the mixture into the silicone mold that you have chosen. Then, remove the air bubbles.
- After that, place the molds inside the refrigerator. And let the gelatin set overnight.
- Lastly, once the gelatin is stable, you can serve and enjoy it!
Recipe No. 2
- Before anything else, place your gelatin leaves in the bowl of cold water. Then, allow them to soften.
- After that, pour a liter of water, sugar, and citric acid into the saucepan. Afterward, put it over the stove, and heat it until the sugar dissolves.
- Next, squeeze the water out of your softened gelatin sheets. After that, place them inside the saucepan. Ensure to stir until everything dissolves completely.
- Afterward, pour the mixture into the silicone molds of your choice. Then, place them inside the refrigerator, preferably overnight. Doing this ensures the gelatin sets.
- Finally, serve and enjoy.
Recipe No. 3
- First and foremost, add the agar-agar into the cup of cold water. Then, make sure to let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- After that, place the liter of water, sugar, and citric acid. Or choose any colorless flavoring. Then, put the cup of cold water with agar-agar into a saucepan. Afterward, place it over the stove and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure to boil for about 2 minutes to ensure that the agar-agar dissolved entirely.
- Lastly, once the gelatin sets, you can serve it and enjoy it!
Notes
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