Ninja Creami Orange Jell-O Sorbet

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:

1. Hot Tub Juice: Microwave 1 cup juice for 90 seconds – you want it steaming like a tiny sauna.
2. Jell-O Shower: Sprinkle powder over hot liquid while whisking like you’re beating eggs. No lumps allowed!
3. 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.

Ninja Creami Orange Jell-O Sorbet

Print Recipe

The 2-ingredient summer slayer that tastes like childhood nostalgia

• Author: Monem
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 24 hours 5 minutes (Including Freezing Time)
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O (not sugar-free)
• 1¾ cups 100% apple juice (room temp)

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Instructions

1. Hot juice base
   Microwave 1 cup apple juice in microwave-safe bowl for 90 seconds until steaming.
2. Jell-O party
   Whisk Jell-O powder into hot juice until no lumps remain – think frantic pancake batter energy.
3. Chill session
   Stir in remaining ¾ cup juice. Pour into Ninja Creami pint. Freeze flat for 24 hrs.
4. 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)