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Low Calorie Fruit Jelly

A simple and refreshing fruit jelly made with your favorite unsweetened juice and set with gelatin. This easy dessert is a light, sugar-free treat perfect for a guilt-free snack or a healthy dessert.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
3 hr 10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
83 kcal
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Low Calorie Fruit Jelly

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 60 mlcold water
  • 10 gunflavored gelatin powder
  • 660 mlunsweetened fruit juice, such as berry or grape
  • 2 tbsplow-calorie sweetener, e.g., erythritol, adjust to taste(optional)

Equipment

serving dishes · saucepan · whisk

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Pour the cold water into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Letting the gelatin bloom without stirring prevents lumps and ensures a smooth final texture.

  2. 2

    Place the saucepan over low heat and warm gently, stirring constantly, just until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Do not let it boil.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Boiling can weaken the gelatin's setting power, so keep the heat low.

  3. 3

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsweetened fruit juice.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    If using, add the low-calorie sweetener and stir until it is fully dissolved.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Taste the mixture before it sets and add more sweetener if desired.

  5. 5

    Carefully pour the liquid into four individual serving dishes or ramekins.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the jelly is completely firm.

    About 3 hr

    Cook’s note: Cover the dishes with plastic wrap to prevent the jelly from absorbing any odors from the fridge.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
82.8kcal
Protein
0.9g
Carbs
17.1g
Fat
0.2g
Fibre
1.8g
Sugar
15.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator.

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