Orange Jelly Recipe

Orange Jelly is a chilled. yummy dessert that not only looks tempting but tastes delicious too. It is made using orange juice, sugar and agar gar as main ingredients. Orange Jelly made at home is a healthy delight for kids and this can also be used for desserts, puddings & cakes or can be eaten as such too.

Orange Jelly is made mainly with fresh orange juice and the flavor comes out quite bright. The jelly sets inside the orange skin itself, so it looks very cute also when serving. This recipe is a nice homemade treat when you want something quick and not too much cooking involved.

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• About Orange Jelly
• Orange Jelly Ingredients
• How to make Orange Jelly Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Orange Jelly

Orange Jelly is a simple dessert that still looks a little fancy when you serve it. This turns out soft with a gentle, slightly jiggly texture that kids really enjoy. The flavor stays mild and fresh, so you can eat it comfortable without feeling too rich or heavy. This dessert is also a must try for party and get together.

The flavor shifts a bit depending on how your oranges are that day, sometimes a bit tangy, sometimes sweeter. Many people add a drop of orange essence when the fruit feels too low in aroma, but honestly it's optional.

This Orange Jelly is a very easy dessert that you can make in few minutes and it will never fail to please a crowd. I was first bowled out by the idea of using orange cups for setting the jellies, it was such a treat to the eyes.

When I made this Orange Jelly, I shared it with my neighbor and they too loved it. Mittu loves any jelly so I prefer making them at home, not that I don't get it from outside but try the most to avoid jellies from shops. Agar agar does magic to jellies, it sets so well even in room temperature, even beginners can use it.

You can set this jelly in orange cups, tiny bowls, or even small cute molds if you want different shapes. Because of its bright color and smooth finish, it also works nicely in desserts as a layer, or even chopped inside cakes for a small fruity bite.

I usually make this when I have a few oranges lying around and they look like they'll dry soon. It barely takes effort, and I kind of enjoy watching it set into a neat wobbly dome inside the orange shells.

Orange Jelly Ingredients

• Orange juice - I have used fresh orange juice as it gives a true citrus taste. You can use packed juice also when you don't have fresh ones.
• Agar agar - I have used china grass strips as they help jelly set firm and clean. You can even use agar agar powder if that is easier for you.
• Sugar - I used to adjust sweetness the taste some oranges are very tart. You can add more or less depending on your fruit.
• Water - I added little water just to melt the agar agar properly. It helps the strips soften quick.
• Orange essence - I have added a small drop only to give extra aroma. You can skip if your oranges already smell strong enough.
• Orange food color - I have used little color to make the jelly look bright. You can skip for natural look also.

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How to make Orange Jelly Step by Step

1.Take fresh juicy oranges, rinse it well. Cut each into half and extract juice.

2.Measure and Set aside. Now scrap out the fiber part in each orange half and discard the fiber part. Now take the orange cups alone.

3.Fit them inside a muffin pan and keep it ready. Now to the extracted orange juice, add orange food color.

4.Then add sugar and orange essence, Set aside.

5.Take sauce pan take agar agar rinse it once. Then add ½ cup water to it. Boil it.

6.Cook until you see a clear liquid without any strips. Now act quickly add the orange juice. Pour it into the orange cups.

7.Leave it undisturbed for 30 minutes. If you touch and see it will be firm that is the right stage. No need to keep in fridge it will set well in room temperature itself. Once set you can leave it in the fridge until serving time.

Serve chilled!

You can eat it as such or use it in any desserts, custard based puddings or cakes, mittu loved to have it as such.

Expert Tips

• Melting agar agar - I usually boil the strips well until they turn clear so the jelly sets smooth without any rough bits.
• Work fast - I have noticed the mixture gets thick fast once mixed, so you can pour without waiting.
• Sweetness - I usually taste the juice first because some oranges are too sour. You can add sugar accordingly.
• Straining - I sometimes strain the agar agar liquid when I feel it has small pieces. You can do that for clean finish.
• Setting choices - I have tried cups, molds, and even trays, so you can choose whichever you feel easy.

Serving and Storage

Serve Orange Jelly cold with a simple lunch or enjoy it as small snack whenever you want something light. This goes well with puddings, custards or mixed fruit bowls also. When you set it inside the orange shell, it really looks quite nice to serve for small gathering or even a quick family snack. Store leftovers into the fridge and it stay good for a day or two.

FAQS

1.Can I skip orange essence?

Yes you can skip it, the fresh juice gives enough flavor most times.

2.Can I use store bought orange juice?

Yes, it works fine though the taste may come slightly sweeter.

3.Is agar agar necessary for this?

Agar agar gives a firm natural set, so it works better than gelatin here.

4.Can I make this earlier?

Yes you can prepare one day before and keep it in fridge.

5.Can I change the flavor?

Yes you can try mango, pineapple or other juices in the same method.

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