Nettle jelly
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Even a small child knows that nettles "sting," but few realize that nettles are a treasure trove of vitamins and beneficial nutrients. Nettles rank first in vitamin C content, followed by blackcurrants and lemons. These qualities make nettle jelly candy especially appealing during winter. In just a few minutes, you'll have sweets ready for preventing respiratory illnesses. Serve chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Mix the sugar and vanilla thoroughly in 100 ml of warm water. Add the gelatin and stir until the granules are completely dissolved.
- 2
Step 2
Blanch the nettle with boiling water. Blend the leaves in a blender until they reach the consistency of liquid fruit purée. If the leaves are large, it's better to chop them first.
- 3
Step 3
Add lemon and orange juice to the nettle, as well as a mixture of sugar with vanilla. Mix thoroughly and pour into ice cube molds. After chilling, remove from molds and dust the jelly candies with powdered sugar.