Agar Agar Fruit Jelly (Printer-friendly)
A delicate vegan jelly featuring fresh diced fruits set in agar agar. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet.
# What You'll Need:
→ Jelly Base
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup fruit juice (orange, apple, or mango)
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1/2 cup diced strawberries
06 - 1/2 cup diced kiwi
07 - 1/2 cup diced mango
08 - 1/2 cup diced pineapple
09 - 1/4 cup blueberries
# How To Make It:
01 - Wash, peel, and dice all fruits into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside prepared fruit in a bowl.
02 - Combine water and agar agar powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk thoroughly until powder is fully dissolved.
03 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes until agar agar is completely dissolved.
04 - Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add fruit juice, and mix well. Let cool for 2-3 minutes.
05 - Distribute diced fruits evenly across the bottom of a silicone mold or glass dish.
06 - Gently pour the agar agar mixture over the arranged fruits, ensuring all pieces are covered. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until fully set.
07 - Unmold from silicone mold or cut into squares if using a glass dish. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the perfect make ahead dessert that lets you enjoy your party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
- The jewel tones of suspended fruit look like something from a fancy patisserie but come together in minutes
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- Fresh pineapple and kiwi contain enzymes that prevent setting, blanch them for 30 seconds first
- Let the liquid cool slightly before pouring or your fruit will float to the top unevenly
03 -
- Spray your mold lightly with oil before adding fruit for effortless unmolding
- Let the jelly sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture