Blackcurrant Jelly
Description
Black currant is slightly tart but very nutritious berry. One way to prepare black currants without losing most of their beneficial properties is black currant jelly. The jelly turns out to be very healthy, pleasantly tart, aromatic, and extremely delicious. It's the best summer dessert you can make at home.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Take half a cup of cold water, put the gelatin in it, and leave it to swell for 40 minutes.
- 2
Step 2
Sort the blackcurrant berries, remove debris, rinse, and rub through a sieve.
- 3
Step 3
We set the berry juice aside for now, pour water over the remaining pulp, and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Step 4
When it comes to a boil, we strain the broth, discard the pulp, add sugar to the remaining broth and bring to a boil again. When it boils, add gelatin and cook until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- 5
Step 5
Once the gelatin has dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool. When it has cooled slightly (but not completely, to about 40°C), add the mashed berries, mix well, and pour into molds.
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Step 6
Place the molds in the refrigerator. Once the jelly has set, you can taste it :) Good luck!