Confectionery Tutorials

​​Snow Globe 

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Materials:
Knox unflavored gelatin packets
Microwave-safe bowl
Whisk, Spoon
Small (5-inch) balloons or water balloons
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Toothpicks
1 tsp light corn syrup
Snowflake sprinkles

Blow up each balloon to the best size for your cupcake top. Double knot the balloons when tying to prevent any air from leaking. To cover 6 balloons, add 6 tablespoons cold water and 3 packets of Knox unflavored gelatin to a microwave-safe bowl (ratio is 2 parts water : 1 part powdered gelatin). Use a small whisk or a fork to mix in the gelatin with the water. Once mixed, set aside for 5 minutes. In this time, the gelatin will become a semi-firm sponge texture.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for 20-30 seconds, keeping a close eye on the gelatin to make sure it doesn’t begin to boil. Remove from the microwave and let sit for a couple of minutes to cool. Once cooled, use a spoon to skim the surface to remove the bubbles, as well as what I like to call the “muck” that can form on top during the heating process.