herbal jelly recipe

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 Fig Leaf Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 10 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 10 fresh fig leaves, washed and torn 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 fig leavesPlace the torn fig leaves into a heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes until gently fragrant. Strain the liquidStrain the infusion through muslin into a clean saucepan. Do not squeeze hard, as this can introduce bitterness. Add sugar … 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 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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