One of the other things I ordered from vegan essentials is vegetarian unflavored ‘gelatin’. I used to really love strawberry jelly when I was younger and didnt know from what gelatin was made from…So today, using my unflavored jel dessert, fresh organic strawberries and some agave syrup, I made my own gelatin free jelly dessert !! They taste is sweet and fruity just like I wanted. Its very refreshing and light!
This is the box package of the vegetarian jel I ordered.
You need :
-1 pack unflavored vegan jel dessert
-500 gr fresh organic strawberries
-5 tbsp agave syrup ( maybe more, according to your taste)
-2 drops vanilla extract (DROPS) (optional)
Yields 4-6 servings depending on mold size.
Wash strawberries, cut off stems and place in food processor. Blend well, until strawberries are purred completely. With a stainer or cheesecloth strain the pulp so that all the seeds of the strawberries are removed. DO IT, ad just be patient.( it really makes a difference in the texture of the jelly ) This should make you a bit less than 1 cup of a thick strawberry juice. Add 5 tablespoons of agave syrup or other sweetener.
Now boil 2 cups of filtered water. When it boils remove from heat and pour it simultaneously with the vegan gelatin in the strawberry mixture and whisk vigorously until vegan gelatin dissolves.
NOTE: the strawberry mixture should be lukewarm or warm, NOT chilled. So if you need do, warm it up so that it blends good with the jel.
Now pour the mixture in jelly molds, let sit on the counter for 15 min and then move to the fridge to complete setting. Once its set (around 45 minutes to one hour) its ready to serve. To remove from the mold dip it in warm water for 5 minutes, then remove, turn upside down on a plate and tap. Decorate with fresh organic strawberries!Enjoy!
