Persimmon Jelly Chews (Pet Treat)
Persimmon Jelly Chews (Pet Treat)
Healthy Homemade Jelly Chews from Frozen Persimmons, Like Dried Persimmon Candy
My mother-in-law gave us some persimmons, and my wife took them out. Haha, I wonder why she went to such lengths with these delicious persimmons? ^^; The appearance was shocking, and the taste wasn’t exactly something I’d crave either~^^; I suspect they were frozen and then peeled to be fed to my wife~^^ Let’s revive them into a healthy treat for my dog, Louis!
Ingredients- 4-5 ripe persimmons (thawed if using frozen)
- 25g agar-agar powder (for jelly base)
- 100g water (for dissolving agar-agar)
- 80g honey (adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We need to salvage these somehow! Even though the taste isn’t outstanding, we need to process them to make a treat that Louis and I can enjoy together~^^
Step 2
If they weren’t frozen, we could have just made jelly. But since they were frozen and then thawed, the sugar has separated from the moisture, making them a bit watery. We need to use drying to concentrate the sugars~^^
Step 3
Peel the persimmons, remove the seeds, and blend them until smooth in a blender. Strain through a sieve to remove any lumps (this step is optional). Ensure a smooth puree.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine the agar-agar powder and water. Let it soak for about 5 minutes until the agar-agar powder is fully hydrated.
Step 5
In a pot, combine the pureed persimmons and honey. Heat over medium-low heat. Once warm, gradually add the hydrated agar-agar mixture. Stir continuously over low heat until the agar-agar is completely dissolved. Be careful: adding the cold agar-agar mixture to warm persimmon puree can cause the agar-agar to set instantly, forming lumps. Ensure it’s stirred well to achieve a smooth consistency.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into your prepared molds. You can use fun shapes, but pouring into a large, flat pan makes it easier to remove later~^^
Step 7
Refrigerate the mold for one to two hours until the jelly is firm.
Step 8
Once the jelly has set, carefully remove it from the mold and cut it into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
Step 9
The jelly is complete! Time for a taste test, right? Haha~^^; Indeed, it tastes quite bland with a watery consistency~^^; However, my dog Louis absolutely adores it~^^ My cat Ttabok, on the other hand, can’t eat it~^^; If they were fresh persimmons, this stage would be perfectly fine. But to enhance the sweetness and texture, we’ll dry them. Transfer the cut jelly pieces to a dehydrator tray.
Step 10
For a chewy texture, it’s best to dry at a slightly lower temperature, around 60°C (140°F), for about 12 hours. For a firmer chew, use a higher temperature of about 70°C (158°F) for approximately 7 hours. However, for a treat that’s enjoyable for both humans and pets, a slightly ‘springy’ texture is ideal. We’ll dry these at 70°C for about 3.5 hours~^^
Step 11
If they’re too hard, only Louis can eat them! Haha. Wow~ they’ve become truly delicious! The texture is just right~^^ We really saved them~ㅎㅎ
