Homemade Jello

I'm really getting hardcore into the what is in a product kind of thing, I've upped my ante when it comes to what I'm feeding kiddo. When I heard that certain types of dye are linked to A.D.D. in children, one of the first things that I thought of with the red flag was jello. 

I did a little searching and of course none of the jello products are dye free.  This was disappointing because that day kiddo was bugging me to make him some. I had bought a few from the store and gave it pause for thought.  Then it came to me: Why not make homemade jello? How hard can it be? How much more expensive?

So with a little more searching, I found a recipe that looks like it has a potential. There was some conflicting measurements, but I think I refined it to a working recipe.

Homemade Jello:

• 2 (1.8 oz) envelopes of unflavored Knox gelatin
• 1/2 C cold fruit juice
• 3 C hot fruit juice
• Optional: sugar or honey, as desired

In a small bowl combine gelatin and 1/2 C cold fruit juice. Allow it sit for 10 min to bloom the gelatin.  Microwave 3 C of fruit juice until hot. Add the cold juice/gelatin mix to the hot juice and stir until completely disolved.  Add sugar or honey if desired.  Refrigerate for 30min or until firm set.

Today I tried all natural, no sugar added Cranberry Pomegranite juice and apple juice (I ran out of the cranberry), and is currently in the refrigerator.  Hopefully this will be a hit. No added sugar or colors and it's pure juice.  I'll edit for results. Wish me luck!

Edit: Tart. Maybe need to add a bit of sugar.