Can I dump Jello into a pan and boil it to get it to set?
My jello isn't setting, probably because my 4 year old was angry about having to wait for the water to boil and I just gave in. Anyway, can I dump it all in a pan and boil the whole? Or is there a way to fix this problem?
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Yes, you can boil the whole thing. You need to get the temperature high enough for the gelatine to activate. The reason jello reserves half the water is to cool it down faster and reduce set time, there's no issues adding all the water in the first place other than taking longer to cool down enough to set.
If you are in a hurry you can cool it down afterwards by putting it in an ice bath and stirring it for awhile.
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What happens if you boil Jello?
Back-of-the-box directions that call for boiling water give us the impression that gelatin is impervious to heat, but boiling simply represents its upper limit. Gelatin's strength rapidly declines above 212\xb0F, or when it's held at that temperature for an extended period of time.Will gelatin set if you boil it?
When making gelatin you must boil the powder in water and then add the correct amount of cold water before sending it to the fridge to set. If you skipped or altered either of these steps then that is why your Jello will not set. Unfortunately, if this is the case you will not be able to save your batch of JELLO.Can I boil Jello?
Yes, you can boil the whole thing. You need to get the temperature high enough for the gelatine to activate. The reason jello reserves half the water is to cool it down faster and reduce set time, there's no issues adding all the water in the first place other than taking longer to cool down enough to set.Easy jello in just a few minutes
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