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Gelatin Foundation Recipe

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Learn how to make gelatin with our simple gelatin recipe for a tasty gelatin based dessert.

This simple gelatin recipe gives you the basic foundation for any gelatin based dessert. Experiment with various options to customize by adding your favorite combination of fruits, juices and other flavorings.

  1. Serves: Depends on mold size
  2. Time: 10 minutes prep, 2 hours rest

Ingredients

  •  1 Tablespoon Great Lakes Gelatin 
  •  1/2 cup cold liquid 
  •  1 1/2 cups hot liquid 

Directions

  • Soften Great Lakes Culinary Gelatin in 1/2 cup cold liquid and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes. 
  • Dissolve this mixture thoroughly in 1-1/2 cups very hot liquid with desired flavorings and sweeteners (included as part of liquid measure).
  • Pour into 2 cup mold and chill until firm before unmolding.