Refreshing jelly with lemons and berries
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A dessert consisting of a fruit (milk or other) base and a thickener was invented a long time ago; this delicacy was already being enjoyed during the time of Napoleon. It is unknown whether this was lemon jelly or something else, since there are no photos of such meals, but everyone knows the benefits of this delicious dish.
The recipe for this dish, therefore, is not new at all, but it remains very popular. That's because this "shaky" treat is ideal in its simplicity, wonderful in its taste, good for bones and joints, and, what's more, it's not fattening!
And if, as in our case, we're talking about lemon jelly, then we need to consider the benefits of lemon itself—a storehouse of vitamins. Incidentally, not everyone is ready to consume it, even for its health benefits. Just seeing a photo of this citrus fruit is enough to make you cringe. But a photo of jelly made from it, and even more so the taste of such a delicacy, evokes the opposite reaction: a desire to try it and eat more!
A simple lemon jelly recipe
You'll need 25 grams of gelatin, which should be prepared according to the package instructions. Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon and pour it into a syrup made from 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar. Mix the juice, gelatin, and syrup well and pour into molds. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate the molds for 3-5 hours. Your lemon jelly is ready!
Lemon and Berry Jelly Recipe
This is similar to the option described above, but only pour the first half of the jelly mixture into the molds. Next, place 200-300 grams of fresh or canned fruit or berries on top of the semi-hardened mixture, distributing them among the molds and covering them with the second half of the jelly mixture. The result will be very beautiful; photos of such dishes are widely available online. Use one of the ideas or get creative with whatever fruits and berries you have on hand.
Lemon jelly in the form of jam
This recipe calls for processing a larger quantity of citrus fruits. If they're medium-sized, use 7. Wash them, remove the seeds, and cut into rings. First, soak the fruit in boiling water for 2 minutes. Place the sliced fruit in a saucepan with 1 liter of water and simmer for 45 minutes over medium heat.
Next, add 1200g of sugar to the mixture. You can also add 1 packet of vanilla sugar. Cook for 1 hour, remove the peels, pour the mixture into pasteurized jars, and seal. Let the jars cool upside down. The lemon jelly can be served on its own, or you can choose a baking recipe with jelly—it's delicious!
Milk jelly with lemon
We will need:
- 2.5 cups of milk,
- 1 lemon,
- 4 tbsp. sugar,
- 3 teaspoons of gelatin
- 2 tsp coconut flakes.
This is a three-layer recipe. The first and third are milk. For each layer, dissolve 1 teaspoon of gelatin in 0.5 cups of milk and let sit for 40 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of coconut flakes and 1 tablespoon of sugar to 1/2 cup of milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, add the gelatin, stir well, and pour into molds. While the first layer is setting, prepare the second layer using lemon. The third layer will need to be prepared in the same way as the first.
Citrus layer recipe: dissolve gelatin in 0.5 cups of water, add the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of sugar, heat, stir in the gelatin, and dilute with 0.5 cups of milk. Place on top of the set milk layer, and once set, add another milk layer. An interesting idea is to serve the dessert cut into pieces rather than in ramekins.
You'll never get tired of lemon jelly, because you can always try a new and exciting recipe! And remember, a good mood is the key to successful dessert-making. Enjoy!
