Pink Lady and Elderflower Jellies
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Makes 4 jellies
20 mins prep time
5 mins cooking time
+ several hours to set & chillrecipe courtesy of our friends at pinkladyapples.co.uk
Pink Lady and Elderflower Jellies are a light, refreshing, and beautifully elegant dessert that perfectly captures the delicate balance between fruity sweetness and floral fragrance. Ideal for warm-weather entertaining, afternoon tea, or a simple yet sophisticated treat, these jellies offer a clean, vibrant flavour and a stunning presentation.
The base of the jelly is made using fresh Pink Lady apples, known for their crisp texture and naturally sweet, slightly tangy flavour. The apples are gently juiced or simmered to extract their pure essence, creating a clear, refreshing apple base that forms the heart of the dessert. Their natural brightness gives the jelly a clean and uplifting taste that feels light on the palate.
Elderflower is the key ingredient that elevates this dessert into something truly special. Whether added as a cordial, syrup, or infused extract, it brings a soft floral aroma that pairs beautifully with the apple. The elderflower adds a subtle sweetness and perfume-like quality that enhances the fruit without overpowering it, creating a delicate and well-balanced flavour profile.
The mixture is lightly sweetened and set using gelatine or a vegetarian alternative, then chilled until it forms a smooth, wobbly jelly with a crystal-clear appearance. As it sets, the flavours meld together, resulting in a dessert that is both refreshing and aromatic.
Pink Lady and Elderflower Jellies can be served in elegant glasses, moulds, or layered with fresh fruit for added texture and visual appeal. They pair wonderfully with fresh berries, mint leaves, or a dollop of lightly whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, this dessert is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Pink Lady and Elderflower Jellies offer a refined, modern take on a classic sweet treat, delivering freshness, elegance, and a touch of floral charm in every spoonful.
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Ingredients
Jelly
- 700g Pink Lady® apples (4-6, depending on size)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 5 sheets leaf gelatine (10g)
- 100g caster sugar
- 150ml cold water
- 100ml elderflower cordial
To Serve
- 1 Pink Lady apple®, cored & finely diced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp elderflower cordial
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Method
- Using a fruit juicer, juice the apples into a jug (you should get approximately a pint of juice) and stir through the lemon juice.
- Line a sieve with a sheet of kitchen roll and hang over a mixing bowl. Pour the apple juice into the sieve and let it drip, undisturbed, though the paper into the bowl. This will clarify the apple juice, removing any foam and leaving it crystal clear. You can skip this step but the jellies will look a little cloudy (but still taste delicious).
- Whilst the juice is straining, add the gelatine sheets to a bowl of cold water and allow them to soften for 10 minutes.
- Pour the sugar and 150ml cold water into a small saucepan set over a medium heat and let it come to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then turn off. Remove the gelatine from its soaking water and squeeze to get the excess liquid off and stir into the hot syrup. Set aside to cool - pouring it into a shallow dish will speed up cooling.
- Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, pour it into the strained apple juice and add the elderflower cordial. Pour into 4 wine glasses and transfer to the fridge to set - this will take about 4 hours, depending on the depth and width of the glasses. The jellies will rest happily in the fridge for 48 hours before serving so make well ahead of time.
- When you are ready to serve, prepare the garnish by mixing the diced apple, mint and elderflower cordial in a small bowl. Spoon a little pile into the centre of each jelly.