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Title: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 01, 2012, 12:29:16 pm

I made a trifle today with some left over TMX sponge cake and made raspberry jelly from a packet to go on top of the custard. I haven't eaten jelly for years other than on top of trifle and I  happened to lick the fork after I broke it up.
YUK! It had a nasty chemical flavour.

Next time, I'll be using some berries from the freezer and making my own jelly with gelatine sheets. Has anyone done this?

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: judydawn on July 01, 2012, 12:48:56 pm

I don't know if this (http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/sugars-and-desserts/cooking-tips-how-to-make-fresh-jelly/html) recipe would help MJ or this (http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/fresh-fruit-jelly/25922) from Recipe Community.

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on July 01, 2012, 01:16:17 pm

I made jelly using the recipe from RC and found it pulpy and not sweet enough.  The family weren't keen at all. :-\

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 01, 2012, 01:39:56 pm

Thanks Judy and Chelsea. Yes, I can see that the RC recipe isn't sieved, so it wouldn't quite be jelly as I know it.

I was thinking along the lines of using the berry cordial recipe and reducing the sugar. I prefer to use gelatine sheets rather than powdered gelatine as they have no flavour at all.

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: faffa_70 on July 01, 2012, 01:52:06 pm

There is a really great jelly recipe and I think it is from In The Mix  ??? will check and let you know. I haven't made them but have eaten them  :D

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2012, 02:11:13 pm

Found these recipe for jellies (http://thermolover.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/jelly-and-trifle.html) MJ :)

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 01, 2012, 03:03:19 pm

CC, that is exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you. I've copied the Raspberry and Orange Jellies and also her Savoiardi Biscuit Recipe.
I shall make sure that I leave a comment when I make the jelly.

Faffa, I haven't found a jelly recipe in ITM...

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: obbie on July 01, 2012, 10:57:50 pm

my kids eat jelly, they love it..

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: faffa_70 on July 02, 2012, 04:13:50 am

You are right MH it isn't in ITM ... I will find it though  :D :D

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 02, 2012, 04:46:18 am

I'm making the Raspberry Jelly from the link CC gave. It's looking lovely. Does take a bit of time, though with the draining. You can't force it through or the jelly won't be clear.

I used to love jelly too! I guess my palate has changed since I've been making all the products that I used to buy.

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: deedub on July 02, 2012, 05:11:02 am

There's a 'real fruit jellies' recipe in the 2012 calendar MJ.

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 02, 2012, 05:41:45 am

I didn't get the 2012 Calendar. Can anyone share the recipe?

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: obbie on July 02, 2012, 05:44:59 am

I can when we get home.... at work now.

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: deedub on July 02, 2012, 06:21:16 am

MJ, I've sent you the recipe via PM - anything to avoid work  ;D

Title: Re: Jelly
Post by: meganjane on July 03, 2012, 02:14:08 pm

Thanks deedub! I've printed it off.

My Raspberry Jelly was absolutely delicious. I'll never use bought jelly crystals again.

And to think, I used to sneak a spit coated finger into the packets and hope Mum didn't notice...