Gelatin - How to Use

To soften unflavored gelatine in the microwave, place 1/4 cup water in a 1-cup measure. Sprinkle gelatine over water and allow to soften 1 minute. Cook on HIGH for 15 seconds; stir. Cook on HIGH for 20 seconds; stir to fully dissolve gelatine.
Pour gelatin desserts right into foil cups placed in a muffin tin. You'll have pre-measured servings and, best of all, no cleanup.
To unmold gelatin, rinse the mold pan in cold water and coat with salad oil. The fill with gelatin mixture. The oil will give the gelatin a nice luster and it will easily fall out of the mold.
Mixi gelatin desserts in a pitcher instead of in a bowl. When you're finished, just pour it into the bowls or mold and eliminate annoying drips.
To quickly thicken gelatin, pour liquid gelatin into a metal pan; place in freezer for 15 minutes.
To gel fruit juices that are difficult to gel, such as peach juice, add 1/2 teaspoon plain gelatine to each cup of juice. Soften gelatine in 3 teaspoons juice and add to remaining hot juice. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to each quart of fruit juice.