How to Make Gelatin from Powdered Drink Mix

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick your flavor of drink mix.

   Note whether it is pre-sweetened or not.
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   Step 2: Put one cup (250 ml) of cold water in a six cup (1.5 L) or larger bowl or other vessel.

   I use a Pyrex 8 cup (2 L) measuring cup. ,, You may also use another Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave for four minutes, or a saucepan. ,, Consider using 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Splenda as a "dietary substitute".
   
   If you are using sugar you will need between 1/2 cup and one cup (125 ml to 250 ml).
   
   Remember, you can always ADD sugar if it isn't sweet enough, but you can't take it out. ,, That's why I use the big measuring cup. , If it needs more sweetener, now is the time to add it. ,,
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   Step 3: Sprinkle two envelopes of unflavored gelatin on the cold water allowing it to soften (note that a "packet" of commercial unflavoured gelatin equals approx one tablespoon of bulk gelatin

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   Step 4: so for this recipe you would use 2 tablespoons).

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   Step 5: Meanwhile bring two cups (500 ml) of water to a boil.

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   Step 6: Sprinkle the package of drink mix on the gelatin mix.

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   Step 7: If the drink mix is unsweetened

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   Step 8: add sweetener to taste.

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   Step 9: Add the two cups (500 ml) of boiling water and stir until everything is dissolved.

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    Step 10: Add one cup (250 ml) of cold water

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    Step 11: or enough to get to four cups (1 L) total.

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    Step 12: Taste the liquid.

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    Step 13: Refrigerate until gelled.

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    Step 14: Enjoy your own unique flavor of "Jell-O".

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