This delicious and easy-to-make Jelly of Currants is a great dessert for toddlers! Perfect for picky eaters, this simple recipe requires just 3 ingredients that you likely have lying around your fridge or pantry. With its mild sweetness, this is a toddler-friendly treat that is sure to get those little taste buds happy. Make sure to check out our Toddler Recipes Australia blog for more ideas on how to make toddlers happy while still keeping it healthy!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: jelly, cranberries, agar-agar, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free
• Calories: 72
• Protein: 0.6
• Carbs: 15.1
• Fats: 0
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 500ml (2 cups) of cranberries
• 2 tablespoons of agar-agar
• 1000ml (4 cups) of water

Directions

1. Add the cranberries and agar-agar to a medium saucepan and pour in the water.
2. Stir everything together, and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
4. Once the time is up, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the gelée cool.
5. Once it has cooled, you can spread the gelée into ramekins or other containers.
6. Place the containers in the refrigerator to cool for 45-60 minutes.
7. Serve your cooled Gelée de groseilles to your little one, and be prepared to hear a lot of “yums”!

Recommended Sides

Gelée de groseilles is best served on its own, but it can also be served as a side to other dessert items, like a yogurt parfait or fruit Salad.

Note: If you have a gag reflex when it comes to sweet treats, don’t worry, this dessert is naturally sweetened from the cranberries and doesn’t contain any added sugar or salt.