Mixed Berry Jellies Simple yet elegant, these individual mixed berry jellies will be a hit with children and adults alike. You can use any combination of fruit and flavoured jelly. It's a beautiful sunny day here today (not for long rain due again tomorrow!) so thought would make a Summery recipe. This sparkling jelly is easy to make, looks stunning About Time: Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 5-6 hours Total time: 10 minutes + chilling Go to the next page to get the Ingredients Ingredients: 300g mixed summer berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.) 2 x 14g sachets sugar-free lemon flavored jelly crystals (check the instructions for the amount of water needed) 4 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt (for serving) Equipment: 4 large dessert tumblers or glasses Measuring jug Spoon Go to the next page to get the Instructions Instructions Gently wash and hull (remove the green tops from) the strawberries if using. You can halve or quarter larger berries. Leave smaller berries like raspberries and blueberries whole. Divide the prepared mixed berries evenly between the four dessert tumblers. Try to create an attractive layered effect against the glass. Place the tumblers in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the jelly. This helps the jelly set more evenly and prevents the berries from floating to the top. Prepare the lemon jelly according to the instructions on the packet. Usually, this involves dissolving the crystals in hot water and then adding cold water. Make sure the jelly is completely dissolved. Allow the prepared jelly to cool slightly at room temperature. This prevents it from melting the yogurt when you pour it over. Don't let it set completely, though! Once the jelly has cooled, carefully pour it over the berries in each tumbler. Pour slowly to avoid disturbing the arrangement of the berries too much. Return the tumblers to the refrigerator and chill for at least 5-6 hours, or until the jelly is completely set. Overnight chilling is ideal. Serve: When ready to serve, place a spoonful of fat-free natural yogurt in a small bowl alongside each jelly. Tips and Variations: Berry variations: You can use any combination of fresh or frozen berries. Frozen berries might release a little more liquid, so you might need to adjust the amount of water in the jelly slightly. Jelly flavor: Lemon jelly complements most berries, but you could experiment with other flavors like raspberry or strawberry to match your berry selection. Presentation: For a more elegant presentation, consider layering the berries and jelly in alternating patterns. You can also garnish with a few fresh mint leaves. Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter jelly, you can add a little sugar or sweetener to the jelly mixture while it's dissolving. Yogurt alternatives: If you don't like natural yogurt, you can use Greek yogurt or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing mixed berry jellies!

Mixed Berry Jellies

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Mixed Berry Jellies
Simple yet elegant, these individual mixed berry jellies will be a hit with children and adults alike. You can use any combination of fruit and flavoured jelly. It’s a beautiful sunny day here today (not for long rain due again tomorrow!) so thought would make a Summery recipe. This sparkling jelly is easy to make, looks stunning

About Time:

  • Yields: 4 servings
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Chill time: 5-6 hours
  • Total time: 10 minutes + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 300g mixed summer berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
  • 2 x 14g sachets sugar-free lemon flavored jelly crystals (check the instructions for the amount of water needed)
  • 4 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt (for serving)

Equipment:

Instructions:

  1. Gently wash and hull (remove the green tops from) the strawberries if using. You can halve or quarter larger berries.
  2. Leave smaller berries like raspberries and blueberries whole.
  3. Divide the prepared mixed berries evenly between the four dessert tumblers. Try to create an attractive layered effect against the glass.
  4. Place the tumblers in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the jelly. This helps the jelly set more evenly and prevents the berries from floating to the top.
  5. Prepare the lemon jelly according to the instructions on the packet. Usually, this involves dissolving the crystals in hot water and then adding cold water. Make sure the jelly is completely dissolved.
  6. Allow the prepared jelly to cool slightly at room temperature. This prevents it from melting the yogurt when you pour it over.
  7. Don’t let it set completely, though!
  8. Once the jelly has cooled, carefully pour it over the berries in each tumbler. Pour slowly to avoid disturbing the arrangement of the berries too much.
  9. Return the tumblers to the refrigerator and chill for at least 5-6 hours, or until the jelly is completely set. Overnight chilling is ideal.
  10. Serve: When ready to serve, place a spoonful of fat-free natural yogurt in a small bowl alongside each jelly.

Tips:

  1. Berry variations: You can use any combination of fresh or frozen berries. Frozen berries might release a little more liquid, so you might need to adjust the amount of water in the jelly slightly.
  2. Jelly flavor: Lemon jelly complements most berries, but you could experiment with other flavors like raspberry or strawberry to match your berry selection.
  3. Presentation: For a more elegant presentation, consider layering the berries and jelly in alternating patterns. You can also garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.
  4. Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter jelly, you can add a little sugar or sweetener to the jelly mixture while it’s dissolving.
  5. Yogurt alternatives: If you don’t like natural yogurt, you can use Greek yogurt or a dollop of whipped cream.
    Enjoy your delicious and refreshing mixed berry jellies!