Have you ever tried making your own jelly?
I’d never even thought about it really because jelly isn’t exactly expensive and there’s so many flavours to choose from so it seemed like a bit of a waste of time and energy making it. But when we were away in Wales last week, we saw some rather posh people being served a rather lovely looking afternoon tea which included some sort of clear jelly with fruit floating in it so we decided to have a go ourselves and yesterday we made Lemonade Jelly and Ginger Ale and Lime Jelly.
It’s ridiculously easy to make and the resulting jellies are so much nicer than anything you can buy in the shop!
I used Dr Oetker gelatine but you can also buy a vegetarian version of this in the baking section of most supermarkets which will work just as well and the instructions on the quantities you of liquid and gelatine that you need to use will vary depending on what make you buy and how much jelly you want to make. The instructions were on the side of all of the different packs I looked but this is what I did for the Dr Oetker one that I bought.
- First of all, I arranged the fruit in the base of the bowls (wine glasses actually) that I was going to be using – I used raspberries and blueberries in the lemonade jelly (mainly because that’s what was on offer when I went shopping) and a lime cut into wedges for the ginger ale jelly.
- This is the bit that may change depending on what brand you’re using. I made each jelly separately and for each one I soaked four sheets for of gelatine in cold water for five minutes – while this was soaking, I got on with heating up my liquid.
- For the lemonade jelly I gently heated up a pint of lemonade and for the ginger I heated a pint of ginger ale but added a quick squeeze of lime juice.
- As the liquids started to gently boil I took them off the heat and then after squeezing the excess water from my soak gelatine, I added the four sheets to each pan and stirred it in.
- I then returned the pans to the heat for two minutes making sure that it didn’t boil as the packet said that this could affect the setting of the jelly.
- After two minutes, I poured the liquid into a jug and then slowly poured it over my fruit.
- Then I put them in the fridge to set for 4 hours and voila, gorgeous looking, yummy tasting, homemade jellies.
It’s completely worth the effort making your own jelly – the lemonade jelly especially was delicious!
ooo I love this, so simple thanks for sharing #bloggingmumscarnival x
That looks so delicious! I can almost taste it! Not something I've ever thought to make but may have to try now! #carnival
This looks amazing – I really need to try and make this!
I've never even thought of this but it looks great, I'm going to have to give it a go! x
Interesting, I haven't made any with gelatine we normally buy the halal jelly which comes in some grains like salt or make it with some kind of agar thing that my mil gives. I would be interested in try this out too. I love jelly and my kids do too
What a great idea, will be giving it a go
i don't think I've ever made jelly but I can imagine my children would be happy if I did!
Mmmmm these look lovely! I definitely want to have a go at this x
Never crossed my mind to make home made jelly but now ive seen this post i am thinking of serving posh jelly in jam jars at my wedding! My color theme is Moroccan gold, red and green! Can make those color jellies!
Thanks for the Idea!
I had never thought of making my own jelly and the boys would love to do that.
It looks lovely too, great job!
This jelly looks delicious and I love the presentation.
Love the way you have served the jellies – look so pretty! I made my own jelly once for the End of the Rainbow Pudding I made for St. Patrick's Day one year – didn't have any blue jelly, so had to make my own using Powerade!!!
i always hated jelly, since nursery times i think, but recently started to warm up to it a bit
This looks fab! I have been thinking about making jelly for Baby x
What a great idea for a lazy summer day
Looks so pretty! I don't think I have had jelly since I was a kid, but that sounds delicious!
I adore Jelly. Such a cheap little snack/pudding to make. Thank you for sharing this post.
My Mum used to make quite a lot of jellies with fresh berries inside and whipped cream on the top 😉 happy days!
Sylvia @ Happiness is homemade
wow, wow, wow, these look and sound delicious, what a great idea, I've never thought of making my own jelly before but will definitely give this a try!
I've never made my own jelly either and I must admit, you've made it sound incredibly easy. One to go on 'my list' now. Thank you.
we've haven't made our own jelly for ages! Must do it again soon!
I've never actually made jelly form gelatine, always opting for the blocks of jelly that you can buy from supermarkets instead. I always thought it would be complicated, but perhaps not! What a great idea to serve it in glasses too
I've never thought of making Jelly before, what a great idea! The fruity lemonade sounds delicious! x