Kid-friendly and rich in antioxidants, a healthy pomegranate dessert like this pomegranate jello is easy to make when you have pomegranate juice handy.
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I have a serious sweet tooth. And fruit desserts are my absolute weakness. But we all know that sugar and desserts are so not good for you, so I do my best to not let desserts linger in my house too long. I give a lot of leftover desserts away!
Of course, that doesn’t mean we don’t do desserts. It just means that sometimes I make healthy desserts to trick the kids and my own sweet tooth. And this pomegranate jello is one of those kinds of desserts.
If you think you’ve outgrown jello because you are an adult, you are totally kidding yourself. I have served gelatin desserts at family gatherings and watched the adults still dive into those treats! No one is too old for jello.
Of course as we get older, our taste buds get more sophisticated. And that’s where these homemade kicked up gelatin desserts come in and save the day. And I’m not talking about alcohol rich jello shots.
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Ingredients needed
- Pomegranate juice: Gelatin can be made from any juice. This recipe uses pomegranate juice. Store bought pomegranate juice is usually filtered so it is more clear than home pressed pomegranate juice. Either work great in this recipe.
- Granulated sugar: I sweeten the tart pomegranate juice with a little sugar. Use as little or as much as your personal taste prefers. You can use sugar, honey, agave nectar or even low carb sweeteners.
- Unflavored gelatin: This is the magic that helps transform juice into gelatin! You can user regular knox gelatin or any organic varieties.
- Pomegranate arils: I top each serving of pomegranate jello with some fresh pomegranate arils.
Step-by-step directions
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- Bloom the gelatin. In a saucepan whisk together pomegranate juice, sugar (if using) and gelatin.
- Heat the mixture. Allow it sit for 5 minutes and then turn the heat to medium, whisking until it dissolves.
- Divide mixture. Divide pomegranate mixture into 2-4 dessert bowls and allow mixture to sit until room temperature.
- Add arils and chill. When top of liquid is springy to the touch, top with pomegranate arils. Chill until set, about 4 hours.
Expert tips and recipe FAQs
If you have never tried pomegranate juice, it has a very distinct taste. It is not a very sweet juice, but it does have plenty of flavor. There is a little bit of a bitterness to it, but not much.
I add only 2 teaspoons of sugar to this pomegranate dessert to balance the sourness. It really doesn’t take much, and you don’t need to add any at all if you don’t want to.
Pomegranates really do make terrific desserts. You can sprinkle some pomegranate arils over any dessert like cakes and pies. I have a few more low sugar pomegranate dessert options, if you want to branch out and try more.
This pomegranate granita makes a sophisticated dessert and is much healthier than ice cream. It can also be made without an ice cream maker. Or try these gorgeous Pomegranate and Red Wine Poached Pears at your next dinner party to wow your guests.
Storing Instructions
TO STORE: Homemade jello will last in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
Pomegranate Jello
Ingredients
- 4 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- 1 packet of unflavored gelatin .25 oz
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- In a saucepan whisk together pomegranate juice, sugar (if using) and gelatin.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then turn the heat to medium, whisking until it dissolves.
- Divide pomegranate mixture into 2-4 dessert bowls and allow mixture to sit until room temperature.
- When top of liquid is springy to the touch, top with pomegranate arils.
- Chill until set, about 4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
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Written by Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I have been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Let’s cook up something fun!
