Tips for Success
Use a funnel to fill the bottles cleanly
Chill the bottles upright to ensure even setting
Add food coloring gradually to get the perfect shade
Ingredients
2 cups fruit juice or soda
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup sugar (optional, based on sweetness of juice)
Food coloring (optional)
Directions
Pour the juice or soda into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Stir in the sugar, if using, and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin and sugar are fully dissolved (do not boil).
Add food coloring if desired and mix well.
Using a funnel, pour the mixture into clean plastic or glass bottles.
Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or until fully set.
Once firm, the jelly candy is ready to enjoy straight from the bottle or gently squeezed out.
Additional Tips or Variations
Swap juice flavors to create a rainbow of bottles
Add edible glitter or candy confetti for sparkle
Try layered colors by chilling halfway, then adding a different color mixture