Can I add more gelatin to this?

[shaun-in-to]

I had some leftover borscht, and decided to make jellied appetizers in small ramekins. I used half a sheet of gelatin, but it wasn't enough to firmly set the borscht. It won't hold its shape if it's turned out onto a plate.

Can I redo it, adding more gelatin? If so, am I adding to the original gelatin (does it re-set, or does it only work once)? Or should I use more, as though there was no gelatin to begin with?

 

[melissa-dallas]

I found this, so I think it can be melted and reset:

How to Reuse Gelatin Scraps

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By Kathleen Ide
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Do you like serving flavored gelatin cut into shapes, but hate the waste it creates? It seems like every time you make these cutouts, you're left with an even bigger pile of odds and ends that can't be served. It's easy to reuse these scraps by melting them down and resetting them in the refrigerator. The result is a slightly firmer sheet of gelatin, which can be used for more cutouts or cut into cubes and served in a dish with whipped cream.

 

[shaun-in-to]

Thanks, Melissa. I reheated and added more. A bit too thick this time, but a lesson learned.