- The jelly didn't set.
- Either there was too little gelatine, or you boiled the gelatine (which destroys its setting ability), or it contained kiwi or pineapple.
- What is wrong with kiwi and pineapple?
- These fruits contain an enzyme (bromelain/actinidin) that breaks down gelatine. You can only use them in jelly if cooked (tinned)!
Refreshing summer fruit jelly
The essence of jelly is the colloidal state: gelatine (which is a protein) dissolved in water forms a lattice structure whilst cooling, trapping the liquid. This turns liquid fruit juice into a wobbling, solid dessert. For a clear, transparent result, it is important not to boil the gelatine and to wait patiently for it to set.
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan
- Moulds or glasses
- Whisk
Instructions
Wash the fruits and cut larger ones into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them at the bottom of the moulds or glasses.
Boil half of the water (250 ml) with the sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Mix the gelatine powder into the remaining cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes (blooming).
Remove the sugar syrup from the heat, wait 1 minute (it must not be boiling!), then stir in the bloomed gelatine until completely dissolved.
Let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then pour over the fruit. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Mixed fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches)
- 20 g Edible gelatine powder
- 500 ml Water (or strained fruit juice)
- 100 g Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar