Elderflower and fruit jelly

This easy elderflower jelly recipe is a refreshing low-fat dessert - perfect for a summer dinner party

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 23 June 2022

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Give this seasonal fruit jelly a go this summer using elderflower cordial, raspberries and grapes. Prepared in just 20min (plus chilling), it's a deliciously refreshing and simple dessert.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

180

Ingredients

2-3 tbsp elderflower cordial
200 g
caster sugar
4
gelatine leaves
150 g
raspberries
150 g
seedless grapes

Directions

1. Step 1
  Put the elderflower cordial into a large pan. Add 750ml water and the caster sugar. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. Step 2
  Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 5min. Lift out the gelatine, squeeze out the excess water, then add the liquid to the pan.
3. Step 3
  Stir to dissolve, then strain into a jug. Divide the raspberries and the halved seedless grapes among six 200ml (7fl oz) glass dishes. Pour in the liquid. Chill for at least 4hr or overnight.

Per Serving:

Calories: 180
Total carbs: 43 g

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