I have wanted to do this for awhile with the kids- make jello jigglers, like we did when I was a kid. As part of a series I'm doing with the flavored gelatin powders, or jello, I decided to make this simple childhood favorite as a dessert the other day.
First I took the packets of jello and made sure they were COMPLETLY dissolved in the boiling water. I used 2 cups (500ml) of boiling water to 3 packets of flavored gelatin mix. (We used orange)
After it was finished dissolving (which took longer than I thought it would) I poured it into the pan I had ready for it. I used a Pyrex rectangular pan with high edges. (I would recommend not using one with such high sides, because the cutouts were difficult to remove without damaging them. Next time I will be using a cookie sheet with higher edges instead. I think that will work better.)
It took about 3 hours to completely set. Once it was set, I carefully placed the pan into a sink with hot water for about 15 seconds. After removing the pan from the water, I then took a cookie cutter and made some delicious jiggling flavored gelatin mittens!
You can use any cutters you prefer, seasonal or your favorite ones. I decided on mittens and moons because it's STILL winter here.
Next time I'm going to try just cutting them into cubes to pop into our mouths one at a time!
They hold together well, and are very easy to eat with just your fingers-no spoons or bowls required!
A fun, simple treat using ingrediants most of us already have at home. And fun to eat as well!
Do you ever play with your food? How do you do it?
Peace and love until next time.
(Again I apologize for no pictures. I WILL make sure to get some up as soon as I can. Technical difficulties.)
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