Kanten is a Japanese dessert that is similar to Jell-O brand gelatin. It’s made with agar-agar, a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed. Agar agar is an excellent vegan option for gelatin-type desserts. It is neutral in taste and you can use it with any fruit juice.
Spelt is considered an ancient grain and is a relative of modern wheat. Spelt whole grain flour adds a delicious, earthy nuttiness to baked goods, not to mention being loaded with fiber.
For an extra summery treat, we recommend freezing these raspberry bars after slicing and serving them frozen. The texture of the raspberry curd becomes similar to sorbet. Delicious!