Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rachel Seis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the more traditional shot-style look, pour the mixture into 2-ounce plastic cups and refrigerate until set. — Rachel Seis, Senior Editor, Taste of Home

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Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

Yield:64 squares
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cold apple cider or juice
  • 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups ginger-flavored vodka
  • 2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
  • Thinly sliced apple, optional
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Directions

  1. Pour apple cider into a large saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand, without stirring, until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Whisk in sugar. Heat and stir over low heat until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved, 8-10 minutes (do not boil); remove from heat. Stir in vodka; pour mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate, uncovered, until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.
  2. To unmold, run a sharp knife along edges of gelatin; invert onto a cutting board and lift off pan. Cut into 64 squares; brush tops with bitters and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. If desired, garnish with apple slices.