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Everyone loves Jell-O. Have you ever wondered what it took to make such a simplistic, delicious dessert? Well by following the next few steps, you'll be on your way to enjoying a yummy gelatin dessert in just a few hours!
Steps
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Obtain a large bowl, a measuring cup, ice, water, and have an on-hand refrigerator accessible before beginning the Jell-O cooking process.
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Pour the gelatin packet into the large bowl.Advertisement
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Stir 1 cup boiling water into the bowl filled with the gelatin mixture. [1] X Research source
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Mix the water in the bowl until the gelatin is completely dissolved. This usually takes about 2 minutes. [2] X Research source
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Blend in with the dissolved gelatin 1 cup of cold water. [3] X Research source
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Refrigerate the Jell-O mixture until firm. This may take approximately 4 hours. [4] X Research source
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Finished.
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QuestionHow do I get rid of the bad smell/taste in unflavored gelatin?Community AnswerDon'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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QuestionHow much water do I add to one envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin?Pat Southwood-TheronCommunity AnswerAdd 450 ml to get a firm-setting gelatin.
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QuestionCan I use milk instead of water?Community AnswerYes, 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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Tips
- For a speedier process, stir 3/4 cups boiling water instead of an initial 1 cup; Blend 1/2 cup cold water instead of an initial 1 cup and at the same time add ice cubes to help the gelatin thicken faster; Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours or until firm.Thanks
- Try different Jellos including strawberry, pumpkin, or cherry.Thanks
- Top your Jello with whipped cream, fruit, or sprinkles.Thanks
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Warnings
- Jello is not a vegetarian dessert. Gelatin is a protein produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the bones, connective tissues, organs, and some intestines of animals. [5] X Research sourceThanks
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Things You'll Need
- A large bowl
- A measuring cup
- Ice
- Water
- An accessible, on-hand refrigerator
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsRYOyEtI3M
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/3-layer-jello-bars-recipe-243631
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsRYOyEtI3M
- ↑ https://www.onelovelylife.com/healthy-homemade-jello/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/vegetarian-and-vegan-substitutes-for-gelatin-tips-from-the-kitchn-189478
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