Grapefruit Jelly Recipe

Grapefruit Jelly in a cup made of fruit skin is a popular dessert during the hot summer in Japan.  It is sweet and tart, refreshing, and also a very healthy treat that you can easily make at home.  Making the cup out of grapefruit gives a special touch to this cold dessert, and can bring an extra smile for your family and friends.

Fruit Jelly is a favorite seasonal sweet in Japan, and all sorts of jellies are everywhere during summer, from cake shops to department stores to convenience stores.  Many store jellies are of course elaborate jelly desserts with a lot of decorative fruit toppings and cream.  Some may have layers of different flavors and colors.  On the other hand, Grapefruit Jelly here is more of a home-made treat that moms make for their kids and families for afternoon snack time.  The jelly made with freshly squeezed juice and a little sugar may be simple but it’s pretty tasty.

We made the jelly firm enough to cut to serve.  If you are using solid molds instead of soft fruit cups, the jelly can be a little softer in texture (using 3 tsp gelatin instead of 4 tsp).  It just depends on your preference.  You can make it with any kind of citrus fruits, like oranges or pomelos.  Chill and enjoy!

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5 from 2 votes

Grapefruit Jelly Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: grapefruti, jelly

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Ingredients

• 4 tsp gelatin powder
• 3 Tbsp water
• 350 ml grapefruit juice about 3 grapefruits
• 150 ml water
• 1/4 cup sugar add 1-2 Tbsp more if too sour
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• mint leaves

Instructions

• In a small bowl, add gelatin and water, stir, and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
• Cut grapefruits in halves horizontally, and squeeze juice out without breaking or crushing the fruits’ skins, keeping their shape. Save both juice and skins. Then remove the remaining grapefruit from inside the grapefruit skin forming an empty cup, and clean the inner surface. Cut thinly on the bottom of the skin if it does not sit well without tipping or rolling.
• Combine grapefruit juice, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot, and heat to very warm, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, add soft gelatin, and stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
• Cool the pot in an ice water bath until the liquid gets slightly thick, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into prepared grapefruit cups (4-5 cups).
• Chill in the fridge at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

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