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Strawberry and Basil Jelly

This surprising taste-combination is a treat for the senses

This surprising taste-combination is a treat for the senses

Cooking Time

Cook: 25 Mins

Cooking Time

Serves: 6

Cooking Time

Price: 39p per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 94g serving contains

Energy
421kj
0.09kcal
2%
Fat
0.3g
Low
0%
Saturates
0.0g
Low
0%
Sugars
g

%
Salt
g

%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
448kj/107kcal

Ingredients

400g pack of strawberries, hulled

1tbsp of caster sugar

8 large basil leaves, roughly torn

135g pack of Hartley’s Strawberry Jelly

Method

1
Add the strawberries, sugar, basil and 300ml of cold water to a large saucepan. Heat until boiling then simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, break up the jelly cubes into a large bowl and set aside.
3
Once simmered, line a sieve with a clean piece of muslin or non absorbent cloth such as J-cloth. Place over a large bowl and carefully pour the strawberry and basil mixture through the sieve. Discard the pulp.
4
Stir the remaining mixture until all the jelly has dissolved.
5
Pour 200ml of cold water into the mixture and stir well.
6
Transfer to a one pint jelly mould or bowl. Place a plate over the mould and put in the fridge overnight.
7
When ready to serve, put the mould into some hot water for 30 seconds then remove and turn the jelly out.

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