Orange Gelatin

Tired of the flat flavor of store bought orange gelatin? You can make your own with this simple recipe of gelatin, orange and lemon juice and zest and sugar.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ½ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 4 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 1 ¾ cups orange juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, soak gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Add boiling water, stirring until gelatin dissolves.

Step 2

To 3 tablespoons of the orange juice add the orange and lemon zest; set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Strain the zest out of the orange juice and discard the zest. To the gelatin add all of the orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir until well blended and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Pour cooled mixture into a 4-cup mold which has been rinsed in cold water. Cover and refrigerate to congeal.