beginner jelly recipe

Clear Sloe Berry Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 to 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 50 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.6 kg ripe sloe berries 1.6 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Prepare the sloesRinse the sloe berries and prick each one lightly with a pin. This helps the fruit release its juice during cooking. Cook the fruitPlace the sloes and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries … Read more

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Clear Apricot Thyme Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 to 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.6 kg ripe apricots 1.5 litres cold water 3 small fresh thyme sprigs Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Prepare the apricotsWash the apricots, cut in half, and discard the stones. Leave the skins on, as they contribute colour and flavour. Cook the fruitPlace the apricot halves and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 30 minutes until the fruit … Read more

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Clear Muscadine Grape Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.8 kg ripe muscadine grapes 1.5 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Prepare the grapesRinse the muscadine grapes well. Remove any stems, but keep the skins and seeds, as they contribute flavour and natural pectin. Cook the fruitPlace the grapes and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grapes have burst … Read more

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Clear Cucumber Mint Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.8 kg fresh cucumbers 1.2 litres cold water 1 large handful fresh mint leaves Juice of 2 lemons 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Prepare the cucumbersWash the cucumbers and chop them roughly, skins included. Place them into a large saucepan with the water. Cook the cucumberBring the pan slowly to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the cucumber has softened completely … Read more

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Clear Rosemary Lemon Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.2 litres cold water 3 large fresh rosemary sprigs Zest and juice of 2 lemons 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Infuse the rosemaryPlace the rosemary sprigs and lemon zest into a saucepan with the water. Bring just to the boil, then remove from the heat. Cover and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain the liquidStrain the infused liquid through muslin into a clean saucepan, discarding the rosemary and zest. … Read more

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Clear Starfruit Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.6 kg ripe starfruit (carambola) 1.5 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Prepare the starfruitWash the starfruit thoroughly. Slice thinly across the fruit, keeping the skins but discarding any visible seeds. Cook the fruitPlace the sliced starfruit into a large saucepan with the water. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes until the fruit is very soft and the liquid … Read more

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Clear Blueberry Basil Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 to 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.4 kg fresh blueberries 1.4 litres cold water 1 large handful fresh basil leaves Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Cook the blueberriesPlace the blueberries and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have fully burst. Infuse the basilRemove the pan from the heat. Tear the basil leaves slightly and stir … Read more

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Clear Mulberry Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 to 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.4 kg fresh mulberries, stems removed 1.5 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Cook the mulberriesPlace the mulberries and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has completely softened and released its juice. Strain the juicePour the cooked fruit into a jelly bag or a muslin-lined sieve set … Read more

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Clear Lemon Balm Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 2 packed cups fresh lemon balm leaves 1.2 litres boiling water Juice of 1 lemon 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Infuse the lemon balmPlace the lemon balm leaves into a heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 to 40 minutes until lightly fragrant. Strain the infusionStrain the liquid through muslin into a clean saucepan, pressing very gently to extract the liquid without forcing … Read more

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Clear Rhubarb Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 to 4 small jars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: About 45 minutes plus straining Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.6 kg fresh rhubarb stalks, trimmed and chopped 1.5 litres cold water Juice of 1 lemon Granulated sugar (measured after straining) Step-by-Step Method Cook the rhubarbPlace the chopped rhubarb and water into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes until the rhubarb has completely softened and broken down. Strain the juicePour the cooked rhubarb into a jelly bag or a muslin-lined sieve set … Read more

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