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Vegan Jello (Gelatin Free Jello)

Vegan Jello (gelatin free)

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Vegan Jello (gelatin free)

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.
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Course Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

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
  1. Pour the juice in the dish while it is hot as Jello will start getting set as it cools.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Comments

25 responses to “Vegan Jello (Gelatin Free Jello)”

  1. Alice

    Followed recipe as directed but jello was not jiggly,what went wrong?

  2. Barbara

    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!

    1. Manjula Jain

      Barbara I have never tried Guar Gum

  3. Gerbera

    Can I freeze it once I make it? I also added coconut milk. Made a big batch. Thanks!

    1. Manjula Jain

      Gebera, I have never freeze, but if you freeze them please let me know, the result, Thanks

    2. Manjula Jain

      Gerbra, I have never done but I will try it should be good

  4. Sunita

    Hello Manjulaji,

    Are Agar Agar and China Grass the same? Do they help thicken in a similar way as gelatin?

    1. Manjula Jain

      Sunita, Yes

  5. shashank

    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

  6. edith watts

    how long will it keep in frig before it gets watery

    1. Manjula Jain

      edith watts, my experience has been for 2-3 days

  7. Vansha

    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

    1. Manjula Jain

      Vansha, I don’t know here all the Indian stores carry

    2. Anjali

      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

    3. Padma

      Hi Vansha,

      I found it at bakersmart at Inst. of Baking & cake art on Double Road.

  8. Nishko

    This recipe is really easy !
    Thanks for sharing.

  9. Tamara

    Can I use other sweeteners than sugar?

    1. Manjula Jain

      Tamara,
      Try and let us know the results.

    2. Diva

      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.

  10. Maria Zermeno

    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

    1. Manjula Jain

      Maria, it should

  11. deepthi

    Hi
    I have got agar agar as strips. how much should i use?
    Also should i freeze the jello or refrigerate?
    thanks
    deepthi

  12. Nicko Django

    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…

  13. arti

    hello manjulaji, can we use agar agar in whipped cream also

    1. Manjula Jain

      Arti,
      That will not work, texture is very different.

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