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After going to the effort of making jelly, especially jelly made into a clever shape, it can be helpful to know how to unmold it successfully. The base of the jelly mould forms a vacuum and it this vacuum that must be broken in order to remove the jelly successfully. This article provides two very simple and effective methods.
Steps
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Fill a bowl with warm water. The bowl should be larger than the jelly mould. -
Place the mould in the warm water. Be careful not to submerse the jelly!Advertisement
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Allow to stand for just a few seconds and then remove. [1] X Research source
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Fill a bowl with hot water.
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Dip the jelly mould into the hot water three times.
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Place on a firm bench. Press the jelly around the edge, using your finger. Gently pull away from the edge around the whole jelly.
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Turn the jelly mould onto a plate. Place your hands over both the base of the plate and the base of the mould. Shake quickly and sharply and the jelly should release. [3] X Research source
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Finished.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWill this work with a large mold (bundt-cake size)?QamarTop AnswererYes - just do it carefully and gently.
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QuestionWill this work for small silicone moulds?Community AnswerIf the mould is silicone, just run a butter knife around the inside edge and turn the mould inside out.
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QuestionWill it work with a glass container?Abigail HeinzCommunity AnswerYes, this should work using a glass container.
Tips
- Jelly is the British/Australian/NZ term. It is more commonly referred to as Jell-O in North America.Thanks
- If you are willing to prepare your jelly mould before adding the jelly mixture to set, you can use an alternative method. This method involves rinsing the mould in cold water and coating it with salad oil. After the jelly has set, it will not only unmould very easily but there will be a glossy look to your jelly.Thanks
- It can help to rinse a plate with cold water before adding the jelly. When you take the jelly out of the mold, you can tilt the plate to centre the jelly.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Jelly in mould, set
- Bowl large enough to fit jelly mold
- Warm water
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About This Article
If you’ve made a jelly but want to make sure it doesn’t break when you unmould it, break the vacuum with warm water. First, fill a bowl that’s larger than the jelly mould with warm water. Once you put the mould in the water, allow it to stand for a few seconds, then remove it. When you turn the jelly out, it should keep its shape perfectly. You can also fill a bowl with hot water and dip the jelly mould into it 3 times. Then, press the edges of the mould and gently pull the jelly away from it. Place your hands over the base of your plate and the base of the mould, shake quickly, and the jelly should release. To learn how to release your jelly with cold water, keep reading!
