Let me tell you about the frozen treat that became my backyard BBQ hero last July. When my ice cream maker broke mid-heatwave, I discovered this crazy-simple Ninja Creami trick using… wait for it… Jell-O packets!
Why This Works
Turns out that orange Jell-O isn’t just for kids’ snacks. That powder does double duty here:
- Packs intense citrus flavor without zesting
- Creates that perfect scoop-able texture (no icy chunks!)
- Lets you skip the fancy stabilizers
Ingredients:
- 1 box orange Jell-O (regular size, 3oz)
- 1¾ cups apple juice (I used Simply Apple)
- 5 minutes active time
- 24 hours patience
Let’s Make Magic:
- Hot Tub Juice: Microwave 1 cup juice for 90 seconds – you want it steaming like a tiny sauna.
- Jell-O Shower: Sprinkle powder over hot liquid while whisking like you’re beating eggs. No lumps allowed!
- Cool Down: Stir in remaining ¾ cup juice. Pour into Creami pint, freeze flat for 24hrs.
Pro Tip: That waiting period? Perfect for marinating chicken or bingeing your favorite show.
When Disaster Strikes:
Crumbly texture? Add 1 tbsp juice and respin.
Too soft? Freeze another hour.
Forgot to shake? I once made “orange iceberg” – took 3 respins to fix!
Mix It Up:
- Tropical Twist: Swap lime Jell-O + pineapple juice
- Boozy Adulting: Add 1 tbsp vodka pre-freeze
- Creamsicle Dreams: Use half juice, half coconut milk
Why I’m Obsessed:
Last month’s pool party proved it – this sorbet disappeared faster than sunscreen in July. My neighbor’s kid even asked if I “bought it from Disneyland.” High praise from a 7-year-old frozen treat connoisseur.
Final Thought:
Next time that ice cream truck jingle taunts you, head to the freezer instead. Your wallet (and inner child) will thank you.
PrintNinja Creami Orange Jell-O Sorbet
The 2-ingredient summer slayer that tastes like childhood nostalgia
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 5 minutes (Including Freezing Time)
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O (not sugar-free)
- 1¾ cups 100% apple juice (room temp)
Instructions
- Hot juice base
Microwave 1 cup apple juice in microwave-safe bowl for 90 seconds until steaming. - Jell-O party
Whisk Jell-O powder into hot juice until no lumps remain – think frantic pancake batter energy. - Chill session
Stir in remaining ¾ cup juice. Pour into Ninja Creami pint. Freeze flat for 24 hrs. - Creami magic
Process on SORBET setting. For crumbly texture:
→ Add 1 tbsp juice → Re-spin
→ Still icy? Repeat + 1 tsp water
Notes
Chef Notes
Serving: Top with orange zest or serve with vanilla wafer “spoons”
Pro tips:
- Room-temp juice prevents crystal formation
- Swap orange Jell-O for lime + pineapple juice → tropical twist
Storage: Keep frozen in pint container up to 1 week (laughs in reality – lasts 24hrs max)
