RecipesStrawberry and Basil Jelly
This surprising taste-combination is a treat for the senses
This surprising taste-combination is a treat for the senses
By Asda Good Living,26th April 2016
Cook: 25 Mins
Serves: 6
Price: 39p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 94g serving contains
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
448kj/107kcal
Ingredients
400g pack of strawberries, hulled
1tbsp of caster sugar
8 large basil leaves, roughly torn
135g pack of Hartley’s Strawberry Jelly
Method
1Add the strawberries, sugar, basil and 300ml of cold water to a large saucepan. Heat until boiling then simmer for 15 minutes.
2Meanwhile, break up the jelly cubes into a large bowl and set aside.
3Once simmered, line a sieve with a clean piece of muslin or non absorbent cloth such as J-cloth. Place over a large bowl and carefully pour the strawberry and basil mixture through the sieve. Discard the pulp.
4Stir the remaining mixture until all the jelly has dissolved.
5Pour 200ml of cold water into the mixture and stir well.
6Transfer to a one pint jelly mould or bowl. Place a plate over the mould and put in the fridge overnight.
7When ready to serve, put the mould into some hot water for 30 seconds then remove and turn the jelly out.