Jello Candy Melts Made Easy – A Colorful Treat Everyone Will Love Recipe
Jello Candy Melts are a vibrant and easy-to-make treat that combines flavored gelatin and unflavored gelatin to create chewy, colorful candies. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these jello candies are made by dissolving gelatin mixtures, pouring into molds, and chilling until firm, resulting in a fun, delightful snack that is customizable with any Jello flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
- Yield: About 20-25 candies depending on mold size 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (any flavor)
- 2 envelopes (0.25 oz each) unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
- Nonstick spray or butter (for greasing molds)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the flavored Jello, unflavored gelatin envelopes, and cold water. Stir together and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom and absorb the water.
- Dissolve gelatin: Microwave the bowl for 1 minute. Remove and stir thoroughly until the gelatin and Jello powders are completely dissolved, creating a smooth liquid.
- Prepare molds: Lightly grease your candy molds or dish with nonstick spray or butter to ensure easy release of the candies later.
- Pour and chill: Pour the dissolved gelatin mixture into the greased molds or dish evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is fully set and firm.
- Cut or unmold: Once firm, either pop the candies out of the molds or cut the gelatin slab into bite-sized pieces, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture.
- Customize your candy by using different flavored Jello boxes or layering multiple colors.
- Store candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and chewy.
- You can dust the candies lightly with cornstarch or powdered sugar to reduce stickiness if desired.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal and fun shapes.
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