Cooling gelatin without a refrigerator
I have a pint of fruit juice, and some Gelatin. I want to make a fruit jelly (gelatin dessert) for after dinner, which will be in 8 hours.
Living in the city with a vegetable shop around the corner, I do not have a refrigerator. It is however cold and rainy, and from experience, 6-7 hours on the windowsill will cause it to gel almost perfectly.
Are there any additional, simple tricks I can use to lower the temperature in the bowl by a few degrees more? I will be using a relatively flat bowl.
Best Answer
I'd place a tray in my sink a slowly run water through it, then sit the jelly on top of the tray, such that the bottom half of the jelly mould is under water. The constant, gentle, flow of cold water will cool the jelly quickly.
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Can gelatin be kept in room temperature?
Homemade jello should not be left out at room temperature as the proteins in the gelatin could denature, and the sugars could start developing harmful bacteria. Hot temperatures may separate the gelatin from the water resulting in a loss in consistency. Refrigerate homemade jello for the best results.Can you set jelly without a fridge?
Jellies and jams do not need to go in the fridge because they have a water activity of around 0.80, and their pH is usually around 3. So they don't have enough moisture to support bacteria and are too acidic for them as well. Conclusion: Keep your jams and jellies wherever you want to.How long does it take for gelatin to set at room temperature?
Generally speaking, most jello sets in 2-4 hours. Unless you make an extra-large jello dessert, 4 hours will be enough for gelatin to harden.#weikfield #homemade JELLY | no need FRIDGE | for KIDS
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Answer 2
Another solution - knock on a neighbours door and put the jelly in their fridge to set. Of course it depends on how well you know your neighbours. If you don't know your neighbours, this could be a useful way of breaking the ice - like the clichéd, "asking for a cup of sugar."
Answer 3
Take a large pot or pan and flip it over (flat side up) and place the item on top. This will improve the speed a lot. Of course the more conductive the pan the better -- copper or aluminum pans will work best.
This also works for defrosting items (for people with a fridge).
If you only have ceramic bowls this might not be such a good solution since ceramic is a very good insulator. If you can use a metal bowl (or no bowl when defrosting) this solution is very good and energy efficient.
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