1. What was the dessert of the Joseon era?

Royal courts featured delicacies like gwapyeon—fruit jellies made from seasonal fruits, honey or sugar, and starch, celebrated for their color, texture, and seasonality.

2. What is the Korean dessert with fruit and strawberry milk?

That’s a modern spin often inspired by fruit jellies, layering fruit-based jelly with strawberry-infused milk or cream—while not traditional, it's a delightful contemporary fusion.

3. What is jelly in Korea?

Korea’s 'jelly' includes gwapyeon (fruit jellies made with starch or buckwheat), and modern variants with agar or gelatin, served as a light dessert or garnish.

4. How to make fruit jelly sweets?

Boil seasonal fruit into juice, sweeten to taste, stir in starch or buckwheat flour (or agar), pour into molds, chill until firm, and slice.

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Name: gwapyeon fruit jelly Korean dessert – Elegant Seasonal Jewel of Flavor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups seasonal fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, blueberries, or persimmons), peeled and sliced; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp agar powder (or kanten); 4–5 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste); 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness); Pinch of salt; Edible flowers or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

gwapyeon fruit jelly Korean dessert – Elegant Seasonal Jewel of Flavor

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A jewel-toned gwapyeon fruit jelly Korean dessert made from seasonal fruits, agar, and honey — a traditional royal court delicacy that’s as beautiful as it is refreshing.

Author: CARLA
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

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2 cups seasonal fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, blueberries, or persimmons), peeled and sliced

2 cups water

2 tbsp agar powder (or kanten)

4–5 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste)

1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Pinch of salt

Edible flowers or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the fruits by peeling, slicing, or shaping them into decorative pieces; set aside.

2. In a saucepan, combine water and agar powder; bring to a gentle boil while stirring.

3. Add sugar or honey, lemon juice, and salt; stir until dissolved completely.

4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring a thin layer into a mold or individual cups.

5. Arrange the fruit pieces evenly, then pour the remaining agar mixture to cover the fruit.

6. Let set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.

7. Unmold carefully and garnish with edible flowers or mint leaves before serving.

8. Serve chilled as a refreshing gwapyeon fruit jelly Korean dessert.

Notes

For authentic flavor, choose fruits in season such as cherries, quince, or omija berries.

Use clear molds or glass cups to showcase the dessert’s vibrant colors.

Agar sets more firmly than gelatin; adjust agar quantity for a softer texture.

This gwapyeon fruit jelly Korean dessert pairs perfectly with green tea or barley tea.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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