Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable)
Protein-rich fruit jellies made with collagen peptides and fresh juice for a wholesome treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 cups (500 ml) 100% fruit juice (orange, mixed berry, or apple)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
03 - 2 to 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
→ Collagen and Gelling
04 - 3 tablespoons (about 1 oz) grass-fed collagen peptides
05 - 3 tablespoons (about 1 oz) unflavored gelatin powder
→ Garnish (Optional)
06 - 1/2 cup (about 2.6 oz) assorted fresh berries, finely diced
07 - Zest of 1 lemon or orange
# Directions:
01 - Lightly coat a silicone jelly mold or an 8-inch square pan with a thin layer of neutral oil to prevent sticking.
02 - Pour the fruit juice into a medium saucepan. Evenly sprinkle the gelatin powder and collagen peptides over the surface of the liquid and allow to bloom for 5 minutes undisturbed.
03 - Add the fresh lemon juice and honey or maple syrup to the saucepan. Stir gently until all components are evenly combined.
04 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin and collagen peptides are fully dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to reach a boil.
05 - Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, gently fold in the finely diced berries and citrus zest for added texture and brightness.
06 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared molds or pan. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the jellies are completely set and firm to the touch.
07 - If using a pan, run a knife along the edges to loosen, then cut into uniform cubes. If using shaped silicone molds, carefully invert and release each jelly.
08 - Keep the finished jellies in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These jellies give you a legitimate excuse to eat candy that is secretly feeding your skin, hair, and joints with clean protein.
- The recipe takes barely fifteen minutes of active work and the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you go live your life.
- They are naturally free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and nuts, which makes them the safest potluck dessert you will ever bring.
02 -
- Never use fresh pineapple, kiwi, or papaya juice because the enzymes in those fruits will阻止 the gelatin from setting and you will end up with a sad bowl of sweet soup.
- Heating the mixture past a gentle warmth will break down the collagen peptides and reduce their benefits, so treat this like warming milk for a latte rather than bringing soup to a rolling boil.
03 -
- Sprinkle the gelatin slowly and evenly rather than dumping it in a clump, because wet gelatin likes to form stubborn lumps that no amount of whisking can undo.
- Let the jellies sit at room temperature for five minutes before unmolding so the outer layer softens just enough to release cleanly without tearing.