Jelly is a favorite treat not only for children but also for adults. This original dessert will always have to be in place at any feast. Fruit jelly can be served as an independent dish or decorate cakes and pastries with it. Of course, this dessert is easy to purchase in almost any store. But better
just cook it yourself. Cherry jelly is very simple to make. To prepare it, you will not need many rare or expensive ingredients. But such a delicacy will be liked even by those who constantly monitor their figure. After all, jelly contains very few calories. The recipe is very simple.
So, how to cook cherry jelly? Start by selecting products. You will need a small amount of gelatin (about a couple of tablespoons), 4 cups of water, 200 grams of cherries. From the berries you must first remove the seeds. In addition, you need half a glass of sugar. Ideally, this recipe recommends using fresh cherries. But you can also make jelly from frozen berries. Even cherry from compote will do. In any case, the dish will turn out incredibly delicious.
How to make cherry jelly yourself? Start with gelatin. It must be carefully diluted in water. The amount of liquid should exceed the volume of gelatin by about 6, or even 8 times. Use boiled and chilled water. As soon as the grains noticeably increase in volume (swell), drain the excess
liquid.
Next, you need to get cherry juice. You can do it manually using an ordinary spoon or press, as well as using special equipment. In the second case, cherry jelly will be more tender. But you need to focus on your own preferences. Jelly with berry pulp is no less tasty and juicy.
Do not rush to throw out the cherry pulp remaining after spinning. It will also be useful to you in the process of making jelly. Pour it with a small amount of hot water, add granulated sugar. The resulting mixture must be heated on a stove and bring to a boil. Cherry jelly uses both direct-squeezed juice and a similar decoction.
The resulting berry sweet syrup must be carefully filtered. Use a piece of gauze folded several times for this. Then, swollen grains of gelatin are added to the syrup. The resulting mixture is heated, not bringing to a boil, and then combined with juice.
Pour the almost finished jelly into the pre-prepared tins. The dish is cooled in the refrigerator to the state of jelly. Never put the tins in the freezer.
Cherry jelly may also contain a small amount of alcohol. In this case, it will acquire a wonderful exquisite aroma and unusual flavor. In the molds, it is also recommended to put several berries to decorate the dish. It can be served with fresh cherries and whipped cream. This dessert is intended for quick consumption. However, many housewives prepare jelly for the winter, rolling it into pre-sterilized jars. Such a product is able to stand for several seasons and delight guests with its rich juicy taste at any time of the year.