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How to make any kind of jello with beef gelatin

Use these simple instructions to make any kind of homemade jello using beef gelatin
Prep Time 5 minutes
4 hours
Course Snack
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp beef gelatin powder
  • 1/2 cup water or other liquid of choice for blooming the gelatin
  • 2 cups liquid of choice fruit juice, puree, dairies or infused water

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of beef gelatin powder over 1/2 cup of cold liquid of choice and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes
  • In the meantime, heat ~2 cups of liquid until hot
  • Mix together the hot liquid and the bloomed gelatin and stir well until completely dissolved
  • Pour the mixture into a dish or individual molds or cups and refrigerate until set (4+ hours)

Notes

Increase the amount of liquid up to 3 cups if you want softer jello, and/or if using thicker liquids (such as fruit puree vs juice or yogurt).
Decrease the amount of liquid up to 1 cup if you want harder jello and for making gummy bears.