A standard 3-ounce box of Jell-O typically requires 2 cups (16 ounces) of water for preparation: 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve the powder and 1 cup of cold water to chill and set the mixture.

Jell-O may not be as popular as it once was, but the gelatin dessert still holds a place in the hearts (and kitchens) of one ...

The recipe itself is really short (it does, after all, have to fit on the side of a small Jell-O box). It entails creaming butter and sugar and separately combining flour and baking soda.

Put Jell-O and and sugar in a large bowl and stir in boiling water, until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in strawberry mixture. Pour into a 9-inch square pan.

Put Jell-O and and sugar in a large bowl and stir in boiling water, until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in strawberry mixture. Pour into a 9-inch square pan.

An illustration from a Jell-O recipe book depicts plum pudding’s Christmas appeal. The company provided an extensive history of the dish.

Love it or not it, Jello-O is storied, and its relevance is quintessential in our food culture. I’m not a history buff, but when it comes to food, the story behind iconic food products ...