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Clear Gelatin

Creating great tasting, clear gelatin
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Refrigeration Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 20 mins
Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: Clear Gelatin, Jello, Jello Art, Jello Flowers
Servings: 8 people
Author: TheJelloHome

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • medicine dropper
  • bowl
  • small whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp clear gelatin powder
  • 2 C sugar
  • 4 C water
  • 1 tsp citric acid powder
  • 3 drops clear food flavoring

Instructions

  • Mix gelatin with 1 cup of the cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
    In a saucepan, heat sugar with citric acid powder and remaining 3 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat when vapor begins to appear above the surface. Do not let it come to a boil. Take off heat.
    Add gelatin to saucepan and stir until completely dissolved. Using a medicine dropper, stir in just 3 drops of food flavoring. Go ahead and taste it to make sure flavor is right.
    Pour into desired containers and leave in the refridgerator until set.