Strawberry jelly is a sweet, light, and refreshing addition. It's perfect with ice cream, especially vanilla, yogurt, or white chocolate. Easy to make and deliciously fruity, this jelly is ideal for adding a little sunshine to your desserts.
Ingredients :
- 1 kg fresh strawberries (ripe for more flavor)
- 800 g of sugar
- The juice of a lemon
- 1 sachet of pectin (optional, if the strawberries do not contain enough natural pectin)
Preparation :
- Prepare the strawberries
Wash the strawberries, hull them, and cut them into chunks. If you want an ultra-smooth jelly, you can quickly blend them into a puree, but personally, I like to leave a few chunks in for more texture. - Cook the strawberries
Place the strawberries in a large saucepan with the lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the strawberries begin to break down and release all their juice. This takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Once cooked, strain them through a sieve or cheesecloth to obtain a clear juice. - Add the sugar and pectin.
Return the resulting juice to the saucepan and add the sugar and pectin (if using). Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then bring to a boil and cook for another 10 minutes until the jelly thickens slightly. - Jelly Test
To know if your jelly is ready, do the cold plate test: pour a drop of jelly onto a very cold plate. If it sets quickly, that's a good sign! If it remains too runny, let it cook for a few more minutes. - Jarring
Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and let cool. You can store your strawberry jelly jars for several months in a cool, dry place.
My Personal Tip:
I think this strawberry jelly is amazing with yogurt ice cream or vanilla ice cream made with the Ninja Creami. If you want to make it even more indulgent, add a spoonful of jelly to white chocolate ice cream for the perfect sweet and fruity contrast. And for a little crunch, you can also add cookie crumbles or toasted almonds on top!
Here's a homemade strawberry jelly full of flavor, perfect for brightening up your ice creams and desserts. It's an easy recipe to make, and it always brings a little freshness to your plate.
