Mandarin Orange Jello Treats
Mandarin Orange Jello Treats are delicious and healthy treats. It’s an easy and fun project for your kids, and you only need three ingredients to make them. Double the recipe because they’re addicting and you can’t just have one. Don’t worry, you can eat as many as you want and you won’t feel guilty.
Why is mandarin orange jello a fun treat for kids
Mandarin orange jello is a fun treat for kids because of its bright color, fruity flavor, and jiggly texture. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be a refreshing dessert option during warm weather.
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Ingredients
- Mandarin oranges: Juice about 11-12 mandarine oranges, or equal to a cup. You can also use naval oranges (you probably need 4-5 depending on the size).
- Agar: Agar-agar is a type of gelatinous substance obtained from algae, commonly used as a vegetarian alternative to traditional gelatin. It’s great to use for any desserts, confectionery, and other culinary applications. It is tasteless, odorless, and high in dietary fiber.
- Honey: Adding honey gives your treat an added sweetness.
How to Make Mandarin Orange Jello Treats
- Juice mandarin oranges (equal to 1 cup of mandarin orange juice).
- Place the mandarin orange juice in a saucepan. Turn the stove to medium-high heat.
- Add the agar powder and honey.
- Stir until the agar powder dissolves. Simmer for a minute.
- Pour the mixture into the gelatin mold. Refrigerate for an hour or until completely firm.
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Mandarin Orange Jello Treats
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Gelatin mold
Ingredients
- 10 mandarin oranges or 1 cup mandarin orange juice
- 1 teaspoon agar powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Place the mandarin orange in a saucepan.
- Turn the stove on medium-high heat.
- Add the agar powder and honey. Stir until the agar powder dissolves.
- Simmer for a minute, and remove from the heat.
- Pour the jello mixture into the mold. Place it in the fridge for an hour or until completely firm.
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