Pour half cup cold water into bowl.
Sprinkle gelatin powder over the water evenly.
Let it sit for five minutes.
The gelatin will absorb water and bloom.
This step is very important for texture.
Boil one cup of water separately.
Pour hot water over bloomed gelatin slowly.
Stir gently with your whisk continuously.
Mix until gelatin dissolves completely.
No lumps should remain in mixture.
Add honey or maple syrup now.
Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
Add lemon juice if you want.
Mix everything together until smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour mixture into your glass container.
Add remaining cold water and stir.
Place container in the refrigerator immediately.
Let it set for four hours. It will become firm and jiggly.