Classic Fruit Juice Jelly

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A sweet, jiggly dessert made by setting fruit juice with gelatin in a decorative mold. This version uses a bright, tart juice with just enough sugar and sets firm enough to unmold. Makes 1 3-cup mold in about 5 hr 15 min.

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 15 min

Yield 1 3-cup mold

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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3-cup mold

1 ½ tbsp (14 g)unflavored powdered gelatin
7 tbsp (100 ml)cold water
2 ½ cups (600 ml)cranberry-raspberry or red grape juice
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
7 tbsp (100 ml)heavy cream, lightly whipped, optional

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Instructions

Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let it bloom for 5 minutes until it looks like soft applesauce.
Heat 250 ml of the juice with the sugar in a saucepan until steaming and the sugar dissolves; do not boil.
Remove from the heat, stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved, then add the remaining juice and lemon juice.
Strain into a lightly oiled 3-cup (750 ml) mold to remove any foam and undissolved bits.
Chill at least 5 hours, or overnight, until firm.
To unmold, dip the mold in warm (not hot) water for 10 seconds, run a thin knife around the edge, and invert onto a plate.
Serve chilled with lightly whipped cream if you like.

Tips

Never boil the gelatin mixture; heat weakens the setting power.
Fresh pineapple, kiwi, papaya and mango contain enzymes that stop gelatin from setting; use canned or cooked versions of those fruits.
Oil the mold lightly so the jelly slides out cleanly.
Good with whipped cream.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic fruit juice jelly?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. The recipe makes 1 3-cup mold.

How should I store classic fruit juice jelly?

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days.

Can I make classic fruit juice jelly ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Serve it with whipped cream.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

1047 Calories / serving

36.9g Fat

175.4g Carbs

18.9g Protein

155.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~1047 cal · 37g fat · 175g carbs · 19g protein · 156g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.