Pumpkin and orange jelly
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pumpkin jelly with orange is a healthy and very delicious dessert. Its bright color instantly whets the appetite and sparks interest. While people don't always like pumpkin in its usual form, as a sweet jelly it will fly off the table. Boil the pumpkin in advance, let it cool, then blend it and mix with orange juice. Combine with regular gelatin to get a delicious jelly. Serve the finished dessert.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the pumpkin into slices and peel off the skin and seeds, if any.
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Step 3
Cut the pumpkin into medium pieces.
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Step 4
Place the pumpkin in a saucepan and pour water over it.
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Step 5
Boil the pumpkin until soft, about 25-30 minutes over medium heat. Let the cooked pumpkin cool. Also, reserve about 100-150 grams of the water in which the pumpkin was boiled.
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Step 6
Squeeze the juice from the oranges, removing any seeds if present.
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Step 7
Dissolve the gelatin in hot water (1 cup). Stir and let it sit for 20 minutes to swell.
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Step 8
Place the pumpkin with the liquid into the blender container and pour in the orange juice.
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Step 9
Blend the pumpkin into a puree.
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Step 10
Add sugar to taste and beat again.
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Step 11
Mix the pumpkin purée with the gelatin and stir.
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Step 12
Pour the pumpkin-jelly mixture into dessert glasses and refrigerate for a couple of hours to set the jelly.
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Step 13
The pumpkin and orange jelly has set and is ready. Serve the dessert.
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Step 14
Enjoy your meal!