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🍽️ Elderflower Jelly

20 kcal · 40 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Gently shake the elderflower umbels to remove any dirt or insects.
  2. 2. Cut off the green stems using kitchen scissors.
  3. 3. Place the flower umbels into a large bowl.
  4. 4. Pour the apple juice over the flowers.
  5. 5. Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice.
  6. 6. Add three tablespoons of lime juice and the honey to the mixture.
  7. 7. Stir everything gently.
  8. 8. Seal the bowl with cling film.
  9. 9. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  10. 10. Stir the mixture occasionally during this time.
  11. 11. Rinse four jars (250 milliliters each) and their lids with boiling water.
  12. 12. Let the jars drain upside down on a clean kitchen towel.
  13. 13. Toast the sliced almonds in a small pan over medium heat until light brown.
  14. 14. Stir the almonds frequently while toasting.
  15. 15. Remove the almonds from the pan and place them on a plate.
  16. 16. Place a fine mesh sieve over a pot.
  17. 17. Place the flower umbels along with the juice into the sieve.
  18. 18. Press the flower umbels well with a wooden spoon to extract the juice.
  19. 19. Bring the juice mixture to a boil.
  20. 20. Add the agar-agar.
  21. 21. Cook the mixture for two minutes while stirring constantly.
  22. 22. Stir the toasted sliced almonds into the jelly.
  23. 23. Fill the mixture immediately into the prepared jars.
  24. 24. Seal the jars tightly.
  25. 25. Place the jars upside down for about five minutes.
  26. 26. Then place the jars upright again.

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