Exotic Bath Jelly Recipes

Steps:

• Boil the water and add it to the gelatin. Stir to dissolve, about 1 - 2 minutes. Add the soap and stir slowly. Do not beat the mixture or the soap will become foamy.
• Pour the mixture into a clean plastic container with a lid. Place in the refrigerator until the gelatin is set.
• To use: Place a small amount of jelly under the running tap or scoop out a small amount and use as a skin cleanser in the tub or shower.
• Options: You can drop a small plastic toy or a decorative seashell in the gelatin before it sets ~or~ place it on top of the cooled gelatin.

Steps:

• 8 (1/2 pt(1 cup)) jars, with lids and rings.
• NOTE: see intro for alternate juice source.
• Peel pomegranates and extract juice.
• Strain juice through cheesecloth.
• Add up to 1/2 cup of water if needed.
• HOWEVER, IT IS BETTER TO USE PURE JUICE.
• Pour juice into a large pan, 6 to 8 quart.
• Pan should not be more than 1/3 full.
• Stir in sugar.
• Bring juice to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in Certo.
• Continue to stir.
• Bring to a full rolling boil (one that will not stir down) and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim off foam with large metal spoon.
• Immediately ladle into hot jelly jars.
• Leave 1/4 inch space at top of jars.
• Wipe off any jelly that is on the top of jars, rims and threads. Seal with Dome lids and rings.
• Immediately invert jars on towel and let stay that way for 24 hours.
• Set jars upright and test for proper seal.
• If you are putting jelly into other types of jars or glasses, immediately pour a thin layer of melted wax over hot jelly.
• Put on covers or cover with Saran Wrap.