Have you ever tried agar jelly (jello) before? I won’t lie, the texture is not exactly like gelatine. It’s slightly softer and smoother but nonetheless delicious. There are other gelatine-free options out there but I haven’t tried them, personally. I just love the fact that something as nutritious as agar agar, (a sea vegetable) can create a dessert as wonderful as this! Rhubarb and custard is such a classic flavour combination. One of my favourites.

The easiest way to make this jelly is to use shop-bought Apple & Rhubarb juice but if you prefer to make your own or can’t get hold of any, you can just juice them yourself using approximately 2 stalks of rhubarb and 3 apples. Mix the juices and taste to make sure the ratio is right. The juice should be pleasantly tart and sweet. If it’s overly tart or bitter, you will need more apple juice.

This jelly is:

Vegetarian and vegan

Dairy free and eggless

Gluten-free, grain-free and paleo-friendly

Low-fat and low calorie

Refined sugar-free

High in calcium







