NEAPOLITAN JELLY
This vibrant Neapolitan Jelly is a delightful way to preserve the fresh flavors of summer berries. Combining strawberries, raspberries, currants, and cherries, this jelly offers a balanced sweetness and tartness, perfect for spreading on toast or serving alongside desserts. The classic method of pressing the fruit and boiling with sugar creates a rich, flavorful jelly with a beautiful color and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberries (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Raspberries (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Currants (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Red cherries, pitted (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 pound Granulated sugar (For every pint of juice)
Instructions
- 1Combine equal quantities of fully ripe strawberries, raspberries, currants, and pitted red cherries in a large bowl. Ensure the cherries are pitted, preserving their juice.
- 2Mix the fruit and press it through a jelly press or a jelly bag to extract the juice.
- 3Measure the juice. Boil a pint of juice at a time. For every pint of juice, add 1 pound of granulated sugar. Proceed as with other fruit jellies, boiling until the setting point is reached.