Ingredients
- 1 food-safe shark-shaped gelatin mold, about 6 inches long and 3 inches wide
- 1 small box fruit-flavored gelatin, 3 ounces, blue or blue-green
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin, 0.25 ounces each
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup clear or pale fruit juice, divided into two 1/2-cup portions
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional for a sweeter clear layer
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil, for lightly coating the mold
- 1 medium heat-safe measuring cup, at least 2 cups
- 1 small saucepan, 1-quart size
- 1 wooden spoon or silicone spatula, 10 to 12 inches long
- 1 liquid measuring cup, 1-cup size
- 1 teaspoon measuring spoon
- 1 refrigerator-safe tray, at least 8 inches long
- 1 clean pastry brush, 1-inch wide, for the oil
- 1 clean kitchen towel, 16 by 24 inches, for gripping the mold
- 1 roll plastic wrap, at least 12 inches wide, for covering the mold
- 1 pair food-safe disposable gloves, optional for handling the unmolded shape
Instructions
- Cover the work surface with a clean kitchen towel or a washable mat.
- Wash the shark mold, measuring cup, saucepan, spoon, and tray with warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry completely.
- Set the mold on the refrigerator-safe tray. Brush the inside with a very thin coat of neutral cooking oil.
- Make the blue layer by placing the blue gelatin in the heat-safe measuring cup. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until clear.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the blue gelatin slowly into the shark mold until it is about halfway full.
- Cover the mold loosely with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
- Prepare the clear mixture by sprinkling unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold fruit juice in the saucepan. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Warm the saucepan over low heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves. Add the remaining 1/2 cup fruit juice and optional sugar, and stir until smooth.
- Let the clear mixture cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the mold from the refrigerator and gently pour the clear mixture over the back of a spoon into the mold.
- Cover the mold and chill the completed shark for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the easiest release.
- To unmold, remove the plastic wrap and place a serving plate over the mold. Turn both over together and warm the outside of the mold with a clean towel dipped in warm water.
- Wait 10 seconds, lift one edge gently, and let the shark loosen on its own.
- Serve the Shark Jell-O soon after unmolding.
Notes
This project is best enjoyed fresh, and can be served with fruit. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
