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Orange Jelly

Orange Jelly

A delightful Orange Jelly recipe that captures the essence of fresh citrus in a beautifully simple form. Its bright, tangy-sweet flavor, coupled with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture, makes it an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Water (filtered)
  • Agar-agar powder
  • Maple syrup or agave nectar
  • Fresh orange zest
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Zest one orange and juice all oranges to gather the specified amount of juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the strained orange juice, water, and agar-agar powder. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then simmer while whisking continuously for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup (or agave), orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
  6. Once set, unmold and serve, possibly garnished with mint or toasted coconut.

Notes

Store the jelly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Freezing is not recommended.