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Orange Juice Jelly

Orange Juice Jelly

Prepare for a burst of pure sunshine with this delightful Orange Juice Jelly! This vibrant, wobbly dessert perfectly marries the sweet tang of fresh oranges with a refreshingly smooth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh orange juice (from 8-10 large oranges)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup/agave nectar, to taste)
  • 4 teaspoons agar-agar powder (or 4 tablespoons of agar-agar flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 2-3 oranges)
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Wash the oranges and zest 2-3 of them to get about 2 tablespoons of zest.
  2. Juice all oranges to obtain 4 cups of fresh orange juice and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
  3. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and 4 teaspoons of agar-agar. Whisk over medium heat until dissolved.
  4. Pour the strained orange juice into the saucepan and add the sugar and salt, whisking gently.
  5. Heat the mixture over medium-low until it just simmers and the sugar dissolves.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
  7. Lightly grease molds and pour in the mixture. Allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before refrigerating.
  8. Chill for 2-4 hours until set, then unmold or slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.