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How do I get rid of the bad smell/taste in unflavored gelatin?

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Don't worry; once you use the unflavored gelatin, the smell will go away, and it won't transfer to whatever you're making.

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How much water do I add to one envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin?

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Add 450 ml to get a firm-setting gelatin.

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Can I use milk instead of water?

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Yes, you can. But I advise you to use boiling water to dissolve the gelatin, then add the milk as a substitute for the cold water.

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How long does it take to firm Jell-o?

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It takes about four hours.

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Does it have to be boiling water? Can I use hot water?

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There is a different temperature between hot water and boiling water. Use boiling water.

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How much gelatin is in this recipe?

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There is one box of gelatin used in this recipe.

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Am I supposed to add boiling water? Can't I add hot water?

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Boiling water is a different tempature than hot water. Boiling water is needed to make gelatin.

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If I use milk, should I use condensed milk or evaporated milk?

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It is best to use hot boiling water where that is called for in the recipe, but you can substitute milk for the cold water. Do not use condensed or evaporated milk, use normal milk.

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When do you add the fruit?

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When adding fruit to Jell-o desserts, leave the Jell-o in the fridge until it is about the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Then mix in the fruit. Avoid adding more liquids, as it may take longer to firm.

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What if there's no refrigerator?

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You could pop it in the freezer, but make sure that your Jello doesn't become frozen. Therefore, you should keep it in there for a shorter amount of time than you would keep it in the refrigerator.

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When do I add the fruit or candy to the gelatin? (It's for a science project cell model.)

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You should add it while it's still liquid if you want the fruit inside of the jello, but if you want it on top of the jello, you could place it on top after it has cooled.

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If I'm using unflavored gelatin how many packages will make the same amount as a large box of Jello?

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Use two small boxes of gelatin to equal one large box of gelatin. This will make four cups of finished gelatin.

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Can you mix Jello flavors? Like grape, strawberry, and cherry?

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You can mix flavors of Jello as long as you still use the right amount if water and correct Jello ratios.

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Can I make Jello gelatin with plain gelatin, fruit puree, boiling water and fruit juice? Which ingredients would I add to the fruit puree?

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You can mix fruit puree and juice into Jello, as long as you don't use pineapple, kiwi, mango, ginger root, papaya, figs or guava. If you add these fruits, then the Jello will not set.

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what is Jello made of exactly?

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Jello is mostly made of gelatin, flavoring, and color (although flavoring and color are not in unflavored Jello). Gelatin is collagen from different parts of pigs or cows.

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Are you supposed to put it in the freezer or fridge?

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You are supposed to put it in the fridge. If you put it in the freezer, the Jello could freeze.

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Can you add canned peaches to jello? Do you drain the syrup before you add it to the jello?

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Absolutely! You can add any canned fruit to jello to make jello salad. And yes, you should drain the syrup first.

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I didn’t let my gelatin bloom. I immediately added hot but not boiling water, mixed it and then added milk, then I added it to my recipe. Will it set?

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No. You must let the gelatin bloom first.

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Why can’t my Jello get firm enough?

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It is possible that not all the gelatin dissolved in the water completely, giving you a runny Jello.

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Why would you have a rubbery bottom to jello when it sets?

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When not all of the powder gets mixed in, it can harden. Try stirring the jello extremely well before leaving it to set.

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