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3-Ingredient Fruit Finger Jello being held by a little girl's hand

3-Ingredient Fruit Finger Jello

Easy, non-messy 3-ingredient fruit finger jello bites made with real fruit juice, agar-agar, and fresh berries. A firm, hand-held snack kids can grab without sticky fingers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 100% Fruit Juice White grape, apple, or cranberry juice work wonderfully as a naturally sweet base.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Agar-Agar Powder Do not substitute with gelatin at a 1:1 ratio, as agar-agar provides the firm, hand-held structure.
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit Finely diced strawberries, blueberries, or mandarin orange segments work well.

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Silicone Molds or Ice Cube Trays

Method
 

  1. Prep the Molds: Arrange your chosen fresh diced fruit evenly across the bottoms of your silicone molds or ice cube trays.
  2. Whisk & Dissolve: In a small saucepan, whisk the agar-agar powder into the cold fruit juice until completely dissolved.
  3. Activate the Gel: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a full boil. Crucial Step: Allow it to simmer rapidly for 1 to 2 minutes while whisking constantly. Agar-agar must reach a boil to activate its gelling properties.
  4. Pour & Set: Remove from heat and carefully pour the hot juice mixture over the fruit in your molds.
  5. Chill: Let the molds rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes until fully firm. Pop them out of the molds and serve!