Winter jelly made from summer berries
Content
Berry jelly is a dessert that is good for your family's health.After all, this dish contains a multitude of vitamins. Whatever fruit you choose, they will have a beneficial effect on the condition of nerve cells, bones, and skin, and will also improve the mood of your household.
Gelatin, another ingredient in jello, will provide you with extra vitality, strengthen your heart and bones, and boost brain function. Choose your favorite recipe and don't be afraid to experiment!
Plain jelly
- 300 g frozen berries
- Sugar to taste
- Gelatin – 20 gr.
- Water – 100 ml.
- Lemon juice.
Method of preparation
This recipe allows you to add any berries you like. The only difference will be the amount of sugar. If you're using strawberries, you might not need any at all. Redcurrant or cranberry jelly can use about a cup of sugar. Taste as you go and create your own perfect recipe.
- Remove 300 grams of frozen fruit from the refrigerator and defrost. For example, leave it at room temperature for an hour.
- Grind 300 g of fruit and add a little lemon juice and sugar to them.
- Dissolve the gelatin in cold water, add room-temperature liquid, warm, and remove from heat. Refrigerating the mixture is not recommended, as it will crystallize and become unusable.
- Place the berry puree over low heat. Then pour in the gelatin solution. Stir constantly.
- Pour the mixture into the molds, wait until they cool and put them in the refrigerator.
Redcurrant jelly without gelatin
- 600 g red currants
- 400 g of sugar
- 100 ml of water
This recipe does not require the use of gelatin, as red currants contain its main component – pectin.
- Add 600 grams of berries to 100 grams of boiling water. Stir, crush, and mash them with a spoon. The mixture should have a puree-like consistency.
- Add sugar and wait until it dissolves. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth to remove the seeds. Pour into a mold. Let the jelly cool, then refrigerate for a while.
Strawberry-currant jelly
- 400 g of black currants
- 400 g strawberries
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Gelatin, sugar
This recipe is perfect for those looking for a sophisticated treat for an adult party.
- Place the required amount of frozen berries in a container and place them in room-temperature water. After 10-15 minutes, when they have thawed, squeeze out the juice. Strain.
- Add sugar, wine, and lemon juice. Place in a saucepan over heat.
- Bring to a boil, then add gelatin.
- Pour the jelly into molds and leave to cool.
Secrets of housewives
- It's better to buy instant gelatin; in this case, the berry jelly will cook much faster.
- No matter how reliable and original the recipe, be sure to taste it as you cook. The flavor of berries can vary at each stage of ripening. You can create the perfect dish yourself. Believe in yourself.
