fruit and herb jelly

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

Tags:

/  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 

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

Tags:

/  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /