New Year's jelly made from tangerines
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Mandarin jelly will be a real find for all sweet lovers. Not only are they a delicious, aromatic, and vibrant treat, but they're also a treasure trove of nutrients. Tangerines contain vitamins C, E, and B vitamins, which are perfectly complemented by the calcium and collagen found in gelatin.
Thanks to the numerous stores, tangerines are available year-round. Jelly made from these bright, juicy fruits will refresh you in the summer heat and warm you in the winter cold.
A simple recipe for tangerine jelly
There are many jelly recipes. The simplest one calls for two tangerines, sugar (the amount depends on the acidity of the fruit), 15 grams of gelatin, and one and a half cups of water. Soak the gelatin in cold water for 20 minutes, then melt it in a double boiler.
Meanwhile, use a zester or a fine grater to zest the tangerines. Remove the white pith from the pulp, cut into slices, sprinkle with half the sugar, and leave in a warm place to soak. Pour the remaining sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the zest and liquid gelatin to the resulting syrup.
Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the juice from the sliced tangerines, mix well, and remove from heat. While the syrup is still hot, strain it, pour half into small bowls, and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Place tangerine slices on the frozen layer and pour the remaining mixture over them. Refrigerate the jelly. After an hour and a half to two hours, it will set and be ready. The result is a bright, translucent dessert with fruit pieces.
Jelly with pulp
Another original recipe explains how to make jelly with pulp. Both fresh and canned tangerines work well. You'll also need grapefruit juice and gelatin. First, as recommended in the previous recipe, prepare the gelatin.
Next, puree the tangerines. Canned ones can be blended straight away, but fresh ones will require a bit more effort. Peel the tangerines, separate them into segments, and remove the white membrane from each segment.
Pour grapefruit juice, which adds a piquant flavor, and liquid gelatin into the tangerine puree. Place the mixture over the heat and heat slowly until smooth. Pour into individual molds and let set.
Mandarin jelly for long-term storage
There's also an interesting recipe for preserves lovers. This jelly is made by boiling down tangerine juice with sugar.
Prepare the gelatin as directed. Peel the tangerines and squeeze out the juice. You should get a liter of juice, which should be heated and mixed with the gelatin until smooth.
Slowly bring the resulting mixture to a boil, adding sugar a little at a time. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, strain the mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or a very fine sieve and simmer until done. You can test for doneness by dropping a drop of jelly into a glass of cold water—if it doesn't dissolve, the jelly is ready. While still hot, pour the jelly into clean jars and seal tightly.
Each recipe will give you moments of enjoyment with a bright, aromatic, delicious, and, most importantly, very healthy dessert.
