Only two posts left to my Gifts Wrapped in Glass series! Then I will be moving on to all things holiday related! I am getting organized and can't wait to share all sorts of fun ideas with you for the holidays!
Meanwhile, today's Gift Wrapped in Glass is for the health nut!
This is dairy free, gluten free, Homemade Yogurt in a Jar
I must tell you I have a few problems with most yogurts:
1) Most are dairy, which I am allergic to.
2) The ones that aren't dairy are expensive and hard to find.
3) I don't even like the way they taste.
4) Yogurt makers are expensive and take up valuable storage space.
5) Not sure I like the idea of making homemade yogurt anyway.
6) I have tried making yogurt before and it didn't turn out. It smelled funny and tasted even worse.
I am generally not a yogurt eater for all the above reasons. Even though I know it's a very healthy food, it just hasn't worked for me. Until now, that is.
A while back I was doing some research over at Food in Jars, and I came across this FABULOUS method of making yogurt in a Mason Jar.
What a great Gift this would be!
Oh, my! It spoke to me!
It's super easy, here's what you will need:
Small insulated cooler
4 cups Almond Milk
2 quart sized Mason Jars
Yogurt starter (sold in health food stores, or you can use a small amount of regular plain yogurt)
Heat the milk to 200 degrees ( do not let it boil) over medium heat).
Remove from heat, place pan in a sink of cool water to reduce heat to 120 degrees ( lukewarm). It happens quickly so don't leave it in the sink too long.
Add appropriate amount of yogurt starter ( for two quarts milk it was 2 packages), or stir in 3-4 Tablespoons commercial yogurt for each quart milk.
Fill the jars, add lids and bands.
Put the jars in the cooler, adding warm tap water up to the neck of the jars. Water should be about 120-125 degrees for best results.
Close up the cooler, and let it rest on your kitchen counter for 6-7 hours. This would be a great way to make yogurt while you are at work, or even overnight.
Then refrigerate the jars for 8-9 hours to stop the process.
That's all there is to it. Isn't it crazy? Who knew a cooler could be so handy in the kitchen?
I decorated my jars with raffia and Washi tape. I can't get enough of this stuff!
This yogurt is probably the best I have ever tasted. I loved it pureed with some frozen strawberries.
What a healthy snack!
I also love it with some homemade granola or muesli on the side. So yummy!
The muesli and granola just happen to be part of my last post on
Gifts Wrapped in Glass!
Tune in tomorrow for the big finale!
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