Since Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, hearts and candy I thought we would make our own semi-healthy homemade fruit jellies in the shape of hearts. I found this recipe on MyReceipes.com It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to make, but you will probably have to do a special trip to the grocery store as unflavored gelatin, and ultra-fine sugar are not things we usually have on hand. But your valentines will appreciate the extra effort and the love you stirred into these sweet treats.

• 5 (1/4 oz.) packets unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup strained fresh orange juice, lemon juice or raspberry puree (we used raspberry puree to make the hearts red)
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus more for serving, if desired
• silicone heart shaped ice cube trays (optional)

1. Pour 1 cup warm water into a bowl; stir in gelatin and let soften for 5 minutes.
2. To make raspberry puree, place 1 pint washed raspberries in the blender with 2 tbsp of water. Blend on High.
3. Combine 3/4 cup of puree or juice and 1/2 cup sugar in a microwavable glass dish and heat for 1 minute on high, or until sugar is dissolved.
4. Add to softened gelatin and stir until melted.
5. Pour mixture into foil-lined pan or silicone trays. I got these super cute ice cube trays as the grocery store for $1 each.
6. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
7. Remove from pan/tray. If in pan cut into bite size pieces or use a small cookie cutter to make into shapes.
8. Toss jellies in a zip lock bag with some of the superfine sugar to coat before serving. (Optional)