Agar Agar Fruit Jelly (Printable)

Light and refreshing plant-based fruit jelly with fresh diced fruits set naturally.

# What You'll 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 (orange, apple, or mango)

→ Fresh Fruit

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 Steps:

01 - Wash, peel, and dice all fruits into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl for later use.
02 - Combine water and agar agar powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk thoroughly until powder is completely dissolved.
03 - Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes until agar agar fully dissolves.
04 - Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add fruit juice, and mix well. Cool for 2-3 minutes without letting set.
05 - Arrange diced fruits evenly in a silicone mold or glass dish, ensuring an even layer across the bottom.
06 - Gently pour agar agar mixture over fruits, ensuring all pieces are covered. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 45 minutes until fully set.
07 - Unmold carefully or cut into cubes. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between a cloud and a memory, perfectly light after heavy meals
  • You can sneak in whatever fruits are sitting in your fruit bowl, even the slightly sad ones
  • It sets in under an hour but disappears in minutes at any gathering
02 -
  • Fresh pineapple and kiwi contain enzymes that prevent agar from setting, always blanch them first
  • Agar sets at room temperature unlike gelatin, so work quickly once it is off the heat
  • The jelly will continue to firm up in the fridge, so do not panic if it feels slightly soft initially
03 -
  • Silicone molds are your best friend for easy unmolding without any cracking
  • If the mixture starts setting before you finish pouring, give it ten seconds in the microwave
  • This jelly keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days, though it rarely lasts that long

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