Vegan Jello (Gelatin Free Jello)
Vegan Jello (Gelatin Free Jello)
This is a great vegan recipe for Jello! Jello is a simple easy snack that most kids love. Instead of adding gelatin, I am using Agar-Agar. It is an excellent vegetarian alternative for gelatin. It's a good snack for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar powder (available in Indian and Asian stores)
Instructions
- Dissolve the agar-agar in water, in saucepan combine juice, sugar, and water with agar-agar.
- Bring it to boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally making sure agar-agar is mixed well. Let it boil for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat pour into individual cups or molds, or in a small glass tray. Refrigerate for about 3-4 hours.
- Jello is ready to serve.
Notes
Notes
- Pour the juice in the dish while it is hot as Jello will start getting set as it cools.
- I have experimented many times to give the right texture to the Jello and this combination comes out just right. Adding more agar-agar or not adding water with the juice will make jello very firm.
- Store bought orange juice did not work well for this recipe, but fresh orange juice works great.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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Followed recipe as directed but jello was not jiggly,what went wrong?
Hi Manjula! I can’t find Agar Agar anywhere in my location – can I use Guar Gum or Xanthum Gum instead? Thank you for your time!
Barbara I have never tried Guar Gum
Can I freeze it once I make it? I also added coconut milk. Made a big batch. Thanks!
Gebera, I have never freeze, but if you freeze them please let me know, the result, Thanks
Gerbra, I have never done but I will try it should be good
Hello Manjulaji,
Are Agar Agar and China Grass the same? Do they help thicken in a similar way as gelatin?
Sunita, Yes
It would be nice if you could give the quantity in grams and litres and tell how many servings it can make instead of number of cups
how long will it keep in frig before it gets watery
edith watts, my experience has been for 2-3 days
hey Manjula could u plz suggest a place to get the Agar Agar powder cuz I can’t find it any where. I am situated in Bangalore
Vansha, I don’t know here all the Indian stores carry
Hi Vansha
Even I tried to get it from the stores but unfortunately I couldn’t. I”m based in Delhi NCR . Last option was to buy it online. I bought it online from Gourmet Food India.
Anjali
Hi Vansha,
I found it at bakersmart at Inst. of Baking & cake art on Double Road.
This recipe is really easy !
Thanks for sharing.
Can I use other sweeteners than sugar?
Tamara,
Try and let us know the results.
Maybe try sucrolose based sweetener rather than aspartame one, as sucrolose sweeteners are recommended for higher cooking temperatures. Try first with half sugar and half sweetener.
Thank You for this jello recipe with juice and the alternative ajar ajar. I was about to use unflavored gelatin and I was grossed out with the odor. I would like to ask you if you know if ajar ajar will work with a jello that has cream cheese and condensed, fruit such as mango , strawberry in the recpie .Will the ajar ajar thicken or work in this recipe ?? I will try, what is your opinion please. Have a great day Manjula
Maria, it should
Hi
I have got agar agar as strips. how much should i use?
Also should i freeze the jello or refrigerate?
thanks
deepthi
Very nice dear manjula!!!
i’ve made it and the texture is like real jello!!!
in the first time i didn’t boil it…
just heat it…
and it didn’t thick at all…
then i’ve put it again in the pot and boil it and it worked excellent!
i’m ovo vegetarian trying to be vegan…
thanks a lot….
Peace Love and Prosperity…
hello manjulaji, can we use agar agar in whipped cream also
Arti,
That will not work, texture is very different.