How to Make Rose Water Gelees - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a light and refreshing dessert to serve at your next gathering, look no further than these delicate Rose Water Gelees. These elegant treats are simple to make, yet they make a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. With a silky smooth texture and a delicate floral flavor, these gelees are the perfect way to end a meal on a sweet note.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these beautiful Rose Water Gelees that are sure...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
  • 1 ⅔ cups cold water, divided
  • 7 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons rose water
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 38 mins
  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 64 1-inch squares

  • Grease an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil.
  • Place 2/3 cup water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup, covered, for 3 minutes.
  • Uncover saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the side; continue cooking syrup until the temperature reaches 238 degrees F (114 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture carefully until completely dissolved. Mix in rose water and red food coloring.
  • Pour syrup into the greased pan. Let stand at room temperature until gelled, about 4 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Cut gelled mixture into 1-inch squares. Dust with cornstarch.
  • Nutrition

    30 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1mg