How do I prepare insect-filled prehistoric amber jellies?

Discover the magic of 'Insect-filled Prehistoric Amber Jellies' with this simple recipe. A playful twist on a prehistoric dessert!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare Insect-filled Prehistoric Amber Jellies. Items include: gelatin water sugar vanilla extract amber food coloring plastic insects

gelatin 4 packets
water 2 cups
sugar 1 cup
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
amber food coloring a few drops
plastic insects as desired

Take note
Take caution when handling hot liquids and sharp objects. Also, be aware that the jellies might make some people bug-eyed with excitement.

1

Gather Your Ingredients

To create these delightful jellies, you'll need the following items: gelatin (4 packets), water (2 cups), sugar (1 cup), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), amber food coloring (a few drops), plastic insects (for decoration).

2

Prepare the Gelatin Mixture

In a saucepan, combine the gelatin packets and water. Let them sit for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to soften. Then, heat the mixture over low heat while stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the sugar and stir until it's fully incorporated.

3

Add Flavor and Color

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of amber food coloring. This will give your jellies a prehistoric touch. If you want to get really fancy, you can even add a drop of pine sap extract for an authentic amber flavor.

4

Chill and Set

Pour the gelatin mixture into individual jelly molds or a large glass dish. Before letting it set, drop a few plastic insects into each mold for a fun surprise. Put the molds or dish in the refrigerator and let the jellies chill for at least 4 hours, or until they become wobbly and set.

5

Release the Prehistoric Delights

Once the jellies are fully set, carefully remove them from the molds. If using a glass dish, you can cut them into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Serve your 'Insect-filled Prehistoric Amber Jellies' on their own or with edible dirt made from crushed chocolate cookies and gummy worms.