Sugar-free Jello

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan

Keyword: Homemade Jello, homemade sugar-free jello, sugar free jello recipe

Prep Time: 5

Chilling Time: 2

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 16kcal

Author: Adrienne

This sugar-free jello is a simple, healthy alternative to boxed mixes, made with clean ingredients and no artificial dyes. It works beautifully with lemon, lime, or cranberry for a naturally flavored and customizable treat.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons gelatin (about 3 packets)
4 1/2 cups water (divided)
1 1/8 cups lemon, lime, or unsweetened cranberry juice (see notes for other options)
3/4 cup low carb sweetener (see notes for notes; adjust to taste)
3/8 teaspoon stevia extract (optional, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or lime rind (optional)

Instructions

Pour 3 cups cold water into a saucepan.
Sprinkle gelatin over the surface and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water and 1 1/8 cups juice.
Place over medium-low heat, stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not boil.
Stir in sweetener, stevia (if using), and rind (if using).
Taste and adjust sweetness or flavor as needed.
Pour into a dish or molds and refrigerate 2–4 hours until set.

Notes

Flavor Options: This recipe is easy to adapt. Use lemon or lime juice for a simple citrus flavor. Use cranberry juice with a natural flavoring (like strawberry or cherry) for a naturally colored version. Or use water only (no juice) and add your preferred flavoring or extract.
More Flavor: For a stronger flavor, add more juice or additional flavoring to taste before chilling.
Sweeteners: Combining sweeteners helps improve the flavor of this recipe. Taste the recipe before chilling and adjust as needed. Powdered sweeteners dissolve best in this recipe. Sweeteners based primarily on erythritol may crystallize after chilling, especially in tart flavors like lemon, lime, or cranberry. For the smoothest texture, try using part allulose or xylitol instead. Liquid or pure stevia can be added to taste, but using it alone may result in a less classic jello flavor and texture. If using xylitol, keep away from pets, as it is highly toxic to dogs.
Texture: Use more gelatin for firmer jello or slightly less for a softer texture.
Vegan Option: Replace gelatin with agar powder (1:1). If using agar flakes, use 3 times the amount.
Molds: Use any mold or dish. For cubes, use a baking dish and cut after setting.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator.

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