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Gingerbread Jiggly Bites

Gelatin bites that are infused with spices and molasses to create a warm and inviting gingerbread flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 2.5 cups apple juice divided
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup cold apple juice and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm the remaining apple juice with the molasses, brown sugar, and spices until steaming.
  3. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  4. Pour into a parchment-lined 8-inch pan and chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  5. Cut into small squares or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.

Notes

Mini gingerbread-man cutters make these extra adorable.