Agar Agar Fruit Jelly (Printable)
Light and refreshing vegan dessert featuring fresh seasonal fruits set in a delicate jelly. Perfect for warm weather.
# What You'll Need:
→ Jelly Base
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup fruit juice (orange, apple, or mango)
→ Fresh Fruits
05 - 1/2 cup diced strawberries
06 - 1/2 cup diced kiwi
07 - 1/2 cup diced mango
08 - 1/2 cup diced pineapple
09 - 1/4 cup blueberries
# How-to Steps:
01 - Wash, peel, and dice strawberries, kiwi, mango, and pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces. Rinse blueberries and set all fruits aside.
02 - Combine water and agar agar powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve powder before heating.
03 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes until agar agar is completely dissolved.
04 - Stir in sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and incorporate fruit juice. Allow mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes without letting it set.
05 - Distribute diced fruits evenly in a silicone mold or glass dish, ensuring uniform coverage across the bottom.
06 - Gently pour agar agar mixture over arranged fruits, ensuring all pieces are submerged. Cool to room temperature.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until completely set. Unmold or cut into cubes. Serve chilled.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly satisfying, somewhere between a delicate pudding and a firm jelly
- You can customize it with whatever fruits are in season or hiding in your fridge
02 -
- Fresh pineapple and kiwi contain enzymes that prevent agar agar from setting properly, so blanch them briefly first
- The liquid mixture must still be warm when poured or it will start setting before you can distribute it evenly
03 -
- Let the agar agar mixture cool until just warm to the touch before pouring to keep fruit pieces suspended evenly
- If you are making layered jelly, let each layer set for about 15 minutes before adding the next