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.
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar powder (available in Indian and Asian stores)
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
- 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.
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Alice
January 15, 2018 at 4:01 pmFollowed recipe as directed but jello was not jiggly,what went wrong?
Barbara
December 20, 2017 at 10:25 amHi 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!
Manjula Jain
December 21, 2017 at 10:59 amBarbara I have never tried Guar Gum
Gerbera
April 7, 2017 at 6:52 amCan I freeze it once I make it? I also added coconut milk. Made a big batch. Thanks!
Manjula Jain
April 7, 2017 at 4:32 pmGebera, I have never freeze, but if you freeze them please let me know, the result, Thanks
Manjula Jain
April 10, 2017 at 10:23 pmGerbra, I have never done but I will try it should be good
Sunita
February 22, 2017 at 4:18 pmHello Manjulaji,
Are Agar Agar and China Grass the same? Do they help thicken in a similar way as gelatin?
Manjula Jain
February 22, 2017 at 11:11 pmSunita, Yes
shashank
February 26, 2016 at 11:06 pmIt 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
edith watts
October 22, 2015 at 8:43 amhow long will it keep in frig before it gets watery
Manjula Jain
October 22, 2015 at 4:51 pmedith watts, my experience has been for 2-3 days
Vansha
April 10, 2015 at 7:43 amhey 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
Manjula Jain
April 14, 2015 at 5:27 pmVansha, I don’t know here all the Indian stores carry
Anjali
April 21, 2015 at 1:18 amHi 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
Padma
September 2, 2015 at 10:58 pmHi Vansha,
I found it at bakersmart at Inst. of Baking & cake art on Double Road.
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Nishko
December 23, 2013 at 5:46 amThis recipe is really easy !
Thanks for sharing.
Tamara
November 23, 2013 at 12:51 amCan I use other sweeteners than sugar?
Manjula Jain
November 27, 2013 at 10:46 pmTamara,
Try and let us know the results.
Diva
February 24, 2014 at 11:55 amMaybe 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.
Maria Zermeno
October 21, 2013 at 1:53 pmThank 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
Manjula Jain
October 21, 2013 at 7:08 pmMaria, it should
deepthi
September 16, 2013 at 2:31 pmHi
I have got agar agar as strips. how much should i use?
Also should i freeze the jello or refrigerate?
thanks
deepthi
Nicko Django
August 24, 2013 at 10:18 amVery 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…
arti
August 19, 2013 at 1:54 pmhello manjulaji, can we use agar agar in whipped cream also
Manjula Jain
August 20, 2013 at 7:41 amArti,
That will not work, texture is very different.