Modern Wine Jelly
A classic wine jelly, updated for modern kitchens with clear instructions and ingredient measurements.
Ingredients
- 1.7 cups Boiling Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Sherry or Madeira Wine
- 0.33 cup Orange Juice
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2.5 tablespoons Powdered Gelatin
- 0.5 cup Cold Water (For soaking gelatin)
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Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 20 minutes to soften.
- 2Pour the boiling water into a heatproof bowl. Add the softened gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
- 3Add the sugar, Sherry or Madeira wine, orange juice, and lemon juice to the dissolved gelatin mixture. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 4Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a mold or individual serving dishes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
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