This is the best finger gelatin recipe. I've been making it for many years. It's simple to make, and kids love it! You can be very creative for parties or events by using cookie cutters to cut the gelatin. Enjoy! Use your favorite flavor of gelatin mix.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
68 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 2 1/2 cups cold water in a bowl.
Step 2
Combine the fruit-flavored gelatin, sugar, and hot water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir the unflavored gelatin mixture into the boiling mixture; cook and stir until the gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir 1 cup cold water into the gelatin mixture; pour into a 13x9-inch dish.
Step 4
Refrigerate until the gelatin is firm, about 3 hours; cut into squares to serve.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup cold water
2 cups hot water
2 ½ cups cold water
5 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin (such as Knox ®)