Sour Cherry Elderflower Jelly



A delicious jelly with the subtle floral notes of elderflower cordial and the tartness of sour cherries. Ideal as a glaze for meats or for spreading on toast.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sour cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup elderflower cordial
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 1
  • 75 oz fruit pectin
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

The elderflower cordial and the sour cherries should be combined in a large saucepan

Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil

Then, lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes

Mix the fruit pectin and 1/2 cup water in a different bowl until the pectin dissolves

Stir thoroughly after adding the dissolved pectin mixture to the simmering cherries

Add the granulated sugar gradually, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves completely

Simmer the mixture for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until the desired jelly consistency is achieved

During cooking, skim off any foam that appears on the surface

After turning off the heat, remove the saucepan and give it some time to cool

Leave a 1/4-inch headspace at the top of the sterilized jars when you pour the hot jelly into them

To guarantee correct sealing, cover the jars with lids and process them in a water bath for ten minutes

The jars should be left to cool at room temperature

Verify the seals, and store any jars that aren't sealed in the fridge

Put the jars in a dark, cool place after labeling and dating them

Savor the homemade elderflower jelly with sour cherries!


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