I am making jelly with fruit in but don't want the fruit all to float to top want it all round. any ideas?

Answer 1

Put in the fridge and allow to cool as it thickens stir the jelly and leave this should leave the pieces all around and not just at the top

Answer 2

Most fruit won't float anyway, if it does then the best answer is to let the jelly cool a bit, no need to let it set in stages, would take ages.

Once it's cool it will have the substance to "hold" your fruit, just stir it a couple of times while it's setting.

Answer 3

When the jelly is only partly set, stir the contents up. This will evenly distribute the fruit. You will probably need to do this 2 or 3 times while the jelly continues to set.

Answer 4

First, work out the specific density of the jelly (without fruit).

Then, for a range of different fruits, calculate the specific weight and density.

Then select fruits that cover a range such that some fruits will sit 1cm below the surface and others will sit 1cm above the bottom of the bowl.

Alternatively... you can always do the layering thing suggested. But, to be serious, my way is more fun.

:-)

Answer 5

Wait until the jelly 'sets' a bit before adding fruit or add layers at a time until your jar is full. Then each layer will have set with the fruit in!

Answer 6

Let the jelly half set in the fridge before you add the fruit, then give it a good stir before letting it continue to set. It's tricky to achieve the result you want, though - you may need to experiment. Also, use more gelatine / jelly concentrate than you would normally do to ensure it sets faster.

Answer 7

put the fruits on the bottom of the container and then put the jelly on that or just use fruit juice to make the jelly.

Answer 8

I would allow the jelly to slightly start to set before pouring over the fruit. Also it helps if the dish is really cold.....

Answer 9

Would it work to pour the jelly and fruit in layers rather than all at one time?

Answer 10

Isn't jelly usually called jelly, because it doesn't have pieces of fruit in it? It's been jellized.....????