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DIY Fruit Jello Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UC Berkeley chapter.

Summer is fast approaching, along with the influx of barbecues and pool parties. While fruit and jello are both staple party refreshments, what if you could combine these two favorites?

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Behold, jello encased in fruit. It’s cute, easy to eat, and simple to make, so give this fun recipe a try.

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DIY Fruit Jello

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:4 hours Total time:4 hours 15 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Cut fruit in half and hollow out the insides.

    #SpoonTip: Save the insides for fruit salad. Or just snack on them immediately.

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    Empty jello package into medium-sized bowl.

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    Add hot water and stir until all powder is dissolved. (Water measurements may vary based on amount of jello powder.)

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    Stir while adding cold water.

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    Pour jello mixture into fruit molds.

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    Place in refrigerator to set according to package instructions.

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    Check to make sure jello has solidified.

    #SpoonTip: Play “Wiggle” by Jason Derulo while shaking jello for the full experience.

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    Cut fruit jello into slices and enjoy!

    #SpoonTip: You can add flavored alcohol of choice to the jello mix if you’re throwing that kind of party.

Dylan Lim

UC Berkeley '19

Dylan is a Nutritional Sciences major at UC Berkeley in the class of 2019 who is an open coffee addict and nut butter enthusiast. She has an autoimmune disease that gave her a no-gluten, lectin & sugar diet, but don’t worry, she still eats (a lot). If you catch her on the street, feel free to talk about the 3 P’s: Puppies, Parks & Rec, and Pesto.