Tomato and Basil Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 40 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, domestic jars Ingredients 1.5 kg ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 750 ml water Small handful fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 450 g granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons powdered pectin Step-by-Step Method Cook the tomatoesPlace the chopped tomatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the tomatoes are completely soft and broken down. Strain the liquidPour the hot mixture into a cloth-lined sieve set over … Read more

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Celery and Lemon Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 35 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, chilled or short pantry storage Ingredients 500 g celery, trimmed and chopped 1 litre water Finely pared zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 450 g granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons powdered pectin Step-by-Step Method Cook the celeryPlace the chopped celery and water into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 minutes until the celery is very soft and the liquid is lightly scented. Strain the liquidPour the mixture into a cloth-lined sieve … Read more

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Cucumber and Mint Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 30 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, chilled storage Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 700 ml water Small handful fresh mint leaves 450 g granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1½ teaspoons powdered pectin Step-by-Step Method Prepare the cucumber juicePeel the cucumbers and chop roughly. Place in a saucepan with the water and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until very soft. Strain the liquidPour the mixture into a cloth-lined sieve set over a bowl. Leave to drip for 20 to 30 minutes. Do not press … Read more

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Carrot and Lemon Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 40 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, domestic jars Ingredients 1 kg carrots, scrubbed and chopped 900 ml water Finely pared zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 500 g granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons powdered pectin Step-by-Step Method Cook the carrotsPlace the chopped carrots and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes until the carrots are very soft and the liquid is well coloured. Strain the liquidPour the mixture into a cloth-lined sieve set over a bowl. Leave to drip … Read more

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Watermelon and Lime Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 30 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, refrigerator or short pantry storage Ingredients 2 kg ripe watermelon flesh, seeds removed 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1½ teaspoons powdered pectin 450 g granulated sugar Step-by-Step Method Prepare the juiceCut the watermelon into chunks and blend until completely smooth. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl, allowing the clear juice to pass through. Measure 700 ml juice. Start the jelly basePour the juice into a wide saucepan and whisk in the powdered pectin. Bring slowly to a boil, … Read more

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Redcurrant and Bay Leaf Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: About 45 minutesSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Short boil, domestic jars Ingredients 1.3 kg redcurrants, on the stem 750 ml water 1 dried bay leaf 450 g granulated sugar 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Step-by-Step Method Cook the fruitRinse the redcurrants and place them in a wide saucepan with the water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the fruit has collapsed and released its juice. Strain the juicePour the hot mixture into a cloth-lined sieve set over a bowl. Leave to drip for at … Read more

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Pear and Rosemary Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jarsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: About 1 hourSkill Level: BeginnerPreserving Method: Water bath optional for short storage Ingredients 1.5 kg ripe pears 1 small sprig fresh rosemary 900 ml water 500 g granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Step-by-Step Method Prepare the pearsWash the pears and chop them into chunks. Do not peel or core them as the natural pectin lives there. Cook the fruitPlace the pears in a large saucepan with the water. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a steady simmer. Cook for about 35 to 40 minutes until the … Read more

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Clear Lemongrass Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 6 fresh lemongrass stalks 1.2 litres boiling water Juice of 1 lemon 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Prepare the lemongrassTrim the root ends and tough outer layers from the lemongrass. Bruise the stalks lightly with a rolling pin and cut into short lengths. Infuse the lemongrassPlace the lemongrass into a heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes until fragrant. Strain the liquidStrain … Read more

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Clear Kiwi Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 40 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.8 kg ripe kiwi fruit 1.5 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Prepare the kiwi fruitPeel the kiwi fruit and slice them thickly. Discard any very hard cores. Cook the fruitPlace the sliced kiwi and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes until the fruit has completely softened and the liquid is well coloured. Strain … Read more

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Clear Green Tea Lemon Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.2 litres freshly boiled water 3 tablespoons loose-leaf green tea or 3 green tea bags Juice of 2 lemons 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Brew the green teaPlace the green tea into a heatproof jug or bowl. Pour over the hot water and steep for 3 minutes only. Strain or remove the tea bags promptly to avoid bitterness. Combine the basePour the brewed tea into a large saucepan. Add the lemon juice … Read more

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