Lemonade Jelly with Basil

Name: Lemonade Jelly with Basil
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 25 grams 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, plus more to serve; 3 teaspoons powdered gelatin; 4 to 5 large lemons, juiced (3/4 cup / 180 ml); 120 milliliters 1/2 cup pulp-free orange juice; 150 grams 3/4 cup sugar; 6 servings Whipped cream, to serve

Lemonade Jelly with Basil might be just the condiment you are searching for. One serving contains 133 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have basil leaves, whipped cream, sugar, and It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Warm the lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water, and the sugar to boiling. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Roughly tear the basil leaves and put them in a small bowl.

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Fresh Basil

Lemon Juice

Sugar

Water

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Bowl

Pour the lemon juicemixture over the basil leaves and let steep for at least 15 minutes.

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Fresh Basil

Lemon

Pour the orange juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over its surface.

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Orange Juice

Gelatin

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Sauce Pan

Let the gelatin soften for 5 minutes, then warm the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.

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Gelatin

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Frying Pan

Strain the basil out of the lemon juice and whisk the juice into the gelatin mixture.

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Lemon Juice

Gelatin

Basil

Juice

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Whisk

Pour the liquid into six small cups or a 1-quart (1-L) dish. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until softly set.

Garnish with whipped cream and basil leaves to serve.

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Whipped Cream

Fresh Basil

Lemon-Basil Jelly Skewers

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Basil

Jelly

Lemon

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Skewers

To make little bites for a party, double the amount of gelatin in this recipe to 6 full teaspoons.

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Gelatin

Pour the mixture into an 8- or 9-inch (20- or 23-cm) square baking dish and let it set overnight in the refrigerator.

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Baking Pan

Cut it into 1-inch (2.5-cm) squares, or use a small cookie cutter to cut out 1-inch (2.5-cm) circles. Skewer one or two pieces on a toothpick or party pick with a leaf of fresh basil folded and skewered at one end. Chill until ready to serve, and pass a bowl of whipped cream for dipping.

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Whipped Cream

Fresh Basil

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Toothpicks

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Easy Flavor Variations

Real Lime Jelly

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Jelly

Lime

For real lime jelly (with the taste of fresh limes and no nasty green food coloring), substitute juice from 7 to 8 limes for the lemon juice. Substitute water for the orange juice.Meyer Lemon Jelly with Lavender

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Green Food Color

Orange Juice

Lemon Juice

Meyer Lemon

Fresh Lavender

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Lime

Water

Extra-sweet, less acidic Meyer lemons are also wonderful in this jelly, especially with the herbal-floral taste of lavender. Simply substitute Meyers for the regular lemons. You may need one or two extra lemons, as Meyer lemons are generally smaller. Instead of steeping basil in the juice, steep 1 tablespoon dried food-grade lavender buds. Strain after 10 minutes and proceed as directed above.

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Lemon

Fresh Lavender

Basil

Jelly

Juice

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