Gelatin is usually thought of as a snack or dessert item when people think of it.Did you know that ice cubes can be frozen with flavor?They can be used to add color to drinks and keep them cold.If you want to make ice cubes for winter-themed parties and cake decorating, you can cut regular gelatin into cubes.
Step 1: There is a packet of flavors in a mixing bowl.
At least one ice cube tray can be filled with a 3-ounce packet of gelatin.It depends on the size and shape of the wells in the tray.These ice cubes are not thawable.They can be used to add a splash of color to drinks.If you have a large measuring cup, use it.It will make pouring easier.
Step 2: The required amount of boiling water should be in the bowl.
2 cups of boiling water will be required for most 3-ounce packets.If your package calls for a different amount, use that amount.To completely dissolved the gelatin, be sure to whisk well.
Step 3: Half of the cold water is required.
A cup of cold water can be found in a packet of 3-ounce (85-gram) packets.About 12 cup of cold water is how much you want to use.
Step 4: The ice cube tray has flavor in it.
If you don't have a spout, use a soup or sauce ladle to scoop up the gelatin and pour it into the wells.The best ice cube tray is Silicone.
Step 5: TheFlavored Gelatin can be frozen.
Don't wait for it to set.The tray should be tucked into the freezer.It should be left there until it freezes.It will take at least 4 hours.
Step 6: The juice should be put into a bowl.
The measuring cup can be used instead of a 4-cup.Clear or blue-colored juice can be used for something that looks like ice.If you don't care about the flavor, you can use water.The ice cubes are cut to look like ice.They are perfect for desserts that look like ice.It is possible to use a clear soda.
Step 7: Let the unflavored gelatin bloom after you stir in 4 packets.
Add the packets of clear, unflavored gelatin to the water.The mixture should be given a stir.To bloom, wait for the gelatin.It will take about 5 minutes.
Step 8: The mixture can be microwaved.
Make sure the measuring cup you are using is safe to use in the microwave.If it is, put it in a container that is.The mixture should be dissolved in the microwave.This will take about a minute.
Step 9: Stir in the juice and sugar.
The sugar should be added first.Give it a stir.Stir the rest of the juice/water again.When the color is consistent, keep stirring.
Step 10: Prepare your mold.
You can use an ice cube tray or a glass pan.You can spray your mold with cooking spray.The cubes will be easier to pop out.You can skip this step if you use a Silicone ice cube tray.The ice cube tray has wells that are shaped like cubes.They will look like ice cubes.There are trays shaped like fish, hearts, stars, and dinosaurs.For another project.
Step 11: Put the mixture in the mold.
If you used an ice cube tray, you may have leftover gelatin.You can pour it into a smaller baking tray or ice cube tray, but make sure to spray it with cooking spray first.
Step 12: Allow the liquid to be put in the fridge.
This will take about an hour.These ice cubes will not be solid like real cubes.
Step 13: Remove the gelatin from the cubes.
The cubes should be about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) square.It is possible to make them rectangular.You can try soaking the bottom of the pan in warm water if the cubes are stuck.If you used an actual ice cube tray, you can either leave the cubes as they are after popping them out or cut them into smaller cubes.