Description
A delightful jelly that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the effervescence of champagne, perfect for elevating your brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into quarters.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat the Mixture: Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the Champagne: Stir in champagne and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in warm water and stir into the jelly until fully incorporated.
- Test Consistency: Place spoonful of jelly on a chilled plate to check if it holds its shape.
- Jar It Up: Pour jelly into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top, and let cool before refrigerating.
- Enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For substitutions, use other berries or sparkling cider instead of champagne. Ensure to use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Jelly Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jelly, strawberries, champagne, dessert, spread