Agar Agar Fruit Jelly (Printable Version)

Light and refreshing vegan fruit jelly made with agar agar powder and fresh seasonal fruits. Perfect healthy dessert for warm weather.

# What You 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 (such as 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 Make It:

01 - Wash, peel, and dice all fruits into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl until needed.
02 - Combine water and agar agar powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve the 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 - Add sugar to the hot liquid, stirring until fully dissolved. Remove from heat source.
05 - Pour in fruit juice and mix well. Allow mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it remains liquid and does not begin setting.
06 - Arrange diced fruits evenly in a silicone mold or glass dish, distributing them for balanced presentation.
07 - Gently pour agar agar mixture over the arranged fruits, ensuring all fruit pieces are fully submerged.
08 - Let jelly cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until completely firm and set.
09 - Unmold onto a serving plate or cut into cubes. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its naturally vegan and gluten-free without any weird aftertaste or texture
  • You can prep it in advance and it keeps beautifully for days
02 -
  • Fresh pineapple and kiwi contain enzymes that prevent agar from setting, so blanch them briefly in boiling water first
  • Agar sets at room temperature, so work quickly once you remove it from heat
03 -
  • Silicone molds release easily without greasing, but glass dishes give you those gorgeous transparent edges
  • For layered jelly, let each layer set partially before adding the next so they bond together

Return