Sparkling Wine Jelly

Name: Sparkling Wine Jelly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin (About 1 standard packet); 0.5 cup Cold Water (For blooming the gelatin); 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste); 3 cups Sparkling Wine (Prosecco, Champagne, or Cava) (Use a dry or semi-dry variety); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)

A simple and elegant sparkling wine jelly, perfect as a light dessert or palate cleanser. This recipe uses gelatin to create a firm but delicate texture.

⏱ Prep: 10m

🍳 Cook: 5m

⏰ Total: 4h 15m

🍽 Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin (About 1 standard packet)
0.5 cup Cold Water (For blooming the gelatin)
0.25 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste)
3 cups Sparkling Wine (Prosecco, Champagne, or Cava) (Use a dry or semi-dry variety)
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)

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