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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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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 Prickly Pear Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: About 15 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.3 litres fresh prickly pear juice (from about 12 to 15 fruits) Juice of 1 lemon 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Prepare the prickly pearsWear gloves to handle the fruit. Trim off both ends, slice the skin lengthways, and peel it away. Chop the flesh roughly. Extract the juicePlace the chopped fruit into a saucepan with 250 ml water. Bring gently to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until very soft. … 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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Kaffir Lime Leaf Citrus Jelly

Recipe Information Yield: About 3 small jars Prep Time: 15 minutes plus infusion Cooking Time: About 20 minutes Difficulty: Beginner friendly Ingredients 1.2 litres cold water 10 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn Zest and juice of 2 lemons 900 g granulated sugar 1 sachet powdered pectin suitable for jelly Step-by-Step Method Infuse the lime leavesPour the water into a saucepan and add the torn kaffir lime leaves and lemon zest. Bring just to the boil, then remove from the heat, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain the liquidStrain the infusion through muslin into a clean saucepan, discarding … Read more

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