Jack-o'-Lantern Gelatin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Jack-o'-Lantern Gelatin
275 min.
4
214kcal

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Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with a delightful and festive treat: Jack-o'-Lantern Gelatin! This fun and creative dessert not only captures the spirit of the season but also caters to those with dietary restrictions, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Imagine serving up these charming orange lanterns filled with a vibrant apple-flavored gelatin that will have everyone talking.

Perfect for parties or as a whimsical side dish, these Jack-o'-Lanterns are not just visually appealing; they are also a deliciously refreshing treat. The combination of sweet apple juice and the spicy kick from red cinnamon candies creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the addition of whipped topping adds a creamy finish that complements the gelatin beautifully.

With a preparation time of just over four hours, this recipe allows you to enjoy the festivities without spending all day in the kitchen. The process of carving out the orange peels to create the jack-o'-lantern faces is a fun activity that can involve the whole family, making it a perfect way to bond while getting into the Halloween spirit.

So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let these Jack-o'-Lantern Gelatin treats light up your Halloween celebrations!

Ingredients

  • large cranberry-orange relish 
  • cups apple juice chilled
  • 0.3 cup cinnamon candies red
  • oz cranberry-orange relish lemon-flavored
  • 0.5 cup non-dairy whipped topping 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Cut "lid" from stem end of each orange; discard lids. With spoon or fingers, scoop and scrape out flesh from each orange to within 1/4 inch of peel, being careful not to puncture peel. Reserve orange flesh for another use.
  2. Place orange shells on cookie sheet or tray.
  3. In small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the apple juice and cinnamon candies. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil and candies melt, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Add gelatin; stir at least 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in remaining 1 cup cold apple juice.
  6. Pour evenly into orange shells. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  7. With small sharp knife, cut out jack-o'-lantern features into side of each orange. Carefully remove peel to reveal gelatin under features. (If gelatin does not release well, rinse paper towel in hot water and wring out; press hot towel on features to soften gelatin slightly, then remove peel.)
  8. To serve, top each dessert with dollop of whipped topping. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat6.45%
Carbs89.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.44
Glycemic Load
13.81
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.400434808887%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
5.84mg
Hesperetin
55.93mg
Naringenin
31.45mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.23kcal
10.71%
Fat:1.64g
2.52%
Saturated Fat:1.12g
6.98%
Carbohydrates:51.03g
17.01%
Net Carbohydrates:45.86g
16.68%
Sugar:42.6g
47.33%
Cholesterol:0.19mg
0.06%
Sodium:11.71mg
0.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.33g
4.67%
Vitamin C:110.32mg
133.72%
Fiber:5.17g
20.7%
Folate:61.86µg
15.46%
Potassium:506.23mg
14.46%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.77%
Calcium:98.68mg
9.87%
Vitamin A:470.02IU
9.4%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.37%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.38mg
6.85%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.74%
Copper:0.11mg
5.41%
Phosphorus:44.35mg
4.44%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.39%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.86%
Iron:0.36mg
2.02%
Selenium:1.38µg
1.96%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%