How to Flavor Gelatin

Gelatin is manufactured from animal connective tissue. This tissue is found in various cartilage parts of animals. The pieces are used because of their high quantity of hydroxyproline and proline, which can become the consistency of jelly once processed in water. In its purest form, gelatin is rather plain and brittle. It is then combined with ingredients that give it flavor and elasticity. Gelatin can be flavored with liquid or powder.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. granulated gelatin
• 1/4 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 tbsp. syrup, 3 tbsp. honey or 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup of juice concentrate or 1/4 cup of juice crystals
• 3/4 cups water

Instructions

1. Soak the gelatin in cold water for several minutes. Dissolve it in the boiling water.

2. Add syrup. Let it cool for about 30 minutes. Mix water and juice concentrate and then add the mixture to the gelatin. As an alternative to syrup, add honey or sugar. Juice concentrate can be substituted with juice crystals.

3. Stir the ingredients and let sit until fully formed. Store in a refrigerator.

References

• Cooks.com: Fruit Gelatin
• Yahoo: Gelatin
• 7th Space: Any-Flavor Gelatin Mix