Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh fruit (mixed berries, peaches, mango, or any other fruit of your choice)
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions:
1. Rinse and chop your fruit into small pieces. You can use a single type of fruit or mix and match them as per your preference. Both work fine.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped fruit with sugar and lemon juice. Toss it well to distribute the sugar evenly. Make sure to leave the fruit aside for about 20 to 25 minutes. This will let the fruit soak in the sugar and absorb the flavor of the lemon juice.
3. In a small bowl, add the gelatin. Pour boiling water over it and stir continuously until the gelatin dissolves completely. It’s important to stir it well to avoid any lumps from forming.
4. Add the cold water and stir. Make sure the mixture is smooth and uniform. Set it aside and let it cool down.
5. Once cooled down completely, pour the jelly mixture over the fruit mix. Toss them all together to combine.
6. Pour the fruit mix into a jelly mold or any other container suitable for the purpose. Smooth the top of the mix with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
7. Cover the container generously with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until the jelly sets completely).
8. After the jelly sets, remove the plastic wrap and gently invert the mold or the container onto a serving plate. Slice and serve your delicious jelly.
You can use other variations as per your preference. Adding mint, basil, or other herbs are known to give a unique edge to it. Similarly, if you’re looking to add a little bit of rich flavor to it, using coconut milk or canned fruit juice can help you achieve that.
Conclusion:
Making fresh fruit jelly is easy and quick. Using fresh fruit means you’re making jelly that’s both healthy and delicious. Use this recipe as inspiration to get creative and come up with your own variations. With just a few simple tweaks, you can create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds begging for more. So try it out now and see for yourself how easy it is to make a scrumptious fresh fruit jelly.