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Healthier Gelatin Dessert

Healthier Gelatin Dessert

Experience a vibrant, nutrient-dense treat that replaces artificial dyes with pure fruit antioxidants. This Healthier Gelatin Dessert delivers a clean, snappy texture and a bold, natural flavor profile. It provides a functional protein boost without the refined sugar crash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100% fruit juice (3 cups)
  • Grass-fed beef gelatin (4 tablespoons)
  • Raw honey or grade A maple syrup (2-4 tablespoons)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Sea salt (a pinch)

Method
 

  1. Bloom the gelatin by pouring 1 cup of cold fruit juice into a bowl and sprinkling the gelatin over the surface. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the remaining 2 cups of juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches approximately 160°F (71°C).
  3. Incorporate sweeteners by stirring in honey or maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt until fully dissolved.
  4. Combine the bloomed gelatin into the warm juice, stirring constantly until completely liquefied.
  5. Add lemon juice and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into molds.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Do not use fresh pineapple, kiwi, or papaya in the recipe. Control the temperatures carefully to avoid rubberiness. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.