Gelatin Over Fruit?

Lounge By cloetzu Updated 23 Nov 2009 , 2:45pm by prterrell

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cloetzu Posted 22 Nov 2009 , 3:22pm
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I'd like to make a fruit flan but not sure what is used over the fruit - when ever I buy one it has a clear gelatin over the fruit to 'preserve it'. What is that and how is it made? It's not just clear Knox type gelatin is it?

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cloetzu Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 12:42am
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BTT

Does anyone know? Can any help?

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JanH Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 1:02am
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Yes, you can make a clear gelating:

http://www.gmap-gelatin.com/using_gelatin.html

As in this flower gelatin mold:

http://www.gmap-gelatin.com/feature2.html

HTH

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prterrell Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 1:18am
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JanH Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 1:34am
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Oh Boy. icon_confused.gif

I thought the OP wanted to make a second layer of fruited gelatin over custard flan, not a glaze for a fruit flan. icon_lol.gif

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cloetzu Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 2:43am
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yah - I want to make a glaze to pour over the top layer of fruit.

If Dr O is the only option then I may be out of luck. Haven't seen it at the local stores.

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JanH Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 3:03am
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You can heat up some apricot jam or preserves with water and brush that over the fruit (recipe and instructions follow):

http://www.joyofbaking.com/FruitTart.html

Cornstarch glaze recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-fruit-flan/Detail.aspx

HTH

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cloetzu Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 12:52pm
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Thanks!!!

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prterrell Posted 23 Nov 2009 , 2:45pm
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You can purchase the Dr. Oetker products online using the links above.

Many of the bakeries use a product called freeze 'n shine. It is basically sugar and gelatin. You could replicate this by mixing clear gelatin, sugar, and either boiling water, or boiling apple or white grape juice. About 1/2 tsp of gelatin to one cup of liquid should work. If you're using juice, you won't need much if any sugar.

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