Best Elderflower Raspberry Jelly Recipes

ELDERFLOWER JELLY (OR JAM) RECIPE

Steps:

• Soak: Shake the flowers over the sink to remove any insects or dust. Place in a large bowl and cover with the juice. Cover the bowl and let it stand in a cool place for 24 hours (not in the fridge).
• Preparations: Place a small plate in the freezer; you will need it to check if the jelly is set. Sterilize the jars and lids and place them upside down on a clean kitchen towel.
• Mix: Strain the flavored juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pot. Add the lemon juice. Mix the sugar and pectin in a small bowl. (See note). Whisk the sugar-pectin mixture into the juice in the pot.
• Cook: Bring to a boil while stirring often. Once the mixture comes to a full boil, cook for 4 minutes while stirring continuously.
• Check: Remove the pot from the heat. Pour a few drops of jelly on the plate you had in the freezer. If they set almost immediately, the jelly is ready. If they remain very liquid after one minute, boil the jelly for another minute and check again, it should be fine now, don't overcook it, or it will become too solid.
• Transfer: Pour the jelly into the sterilized jars. It is preferable to use a jam funnel; it makes filling more manageable and safer (Amazon affiliate link). Seal the jars and let them cool before moving.
• Store in a dark, cool place, like a cellar or pantry. It will keep for at least 6 months and up to 1 year. Once you open a jar, keep it refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks.

ELDERFLOWER JELLIES WITH FRESH RASPBERRIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the cordial in a small saucepan and heat gently to just below boiling point. Remove from the heat, squeeze the excess water from the soaked gelatine leaves and add to the cordial, stirring until the gelatine is completely dissolved. Pour into a bowl and add 300ml (1/2 pt) cold water. Stir well and when cold, chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours, checking regularly until it starts to thicken- you want it to be thick enough to hold the raspberries without them floating to the top.
• When the jelly is thickened but not set, stir in the raspberries and divide between the glasses. Return to the fridge and leave for 4-5 hours or overnight until completely set. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and some extra raspberries.

ELDERFLOWER & RASPBERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• Soak gelatine leaves in cold water. Dissolve the gelatine in a measuring jug in the hot water from the kettle. Add the elderflower cordial and top up with sparkling white wine to make 450ml of liquid in total. Drop a few raspberries into six tall glasses and fill to about a third with the elderflower syrup. Leave to set completely, then add a few more raspberries and some more elderflower syrup. Repeat again until the glasses are nearly full to the top.