Description
Elegant French fruit jellies made with reduced fruit juice, sugar, and pectin. These chewy, intensely flavored sweets showcase the natural brightness of citrus or pomegranate, with a texture rivaling high-end Parisian confections. No gelatin or alcohol used.
Ingredients
2 cups fruit juice
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons classic pectin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Extra sugar for coating
Instructions
Pour fruit juice into a wide heavy-bottomed pan
Add sugar and stir until dissolved
Bring to a boil, then gradually sprinkle in pectin while stirring
Raise temperature to 223°F (106°C) using a candy thermometer
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice to trigger set
Pour into small molds or silicone trays
Place on a wire rack with parchment paper for 24-36 hours to dry
Roll completed jellies in sugar to coat while slightly damp
Notes
Use only 100% pure fruit juice with natural pectin
Pomegranate or orange juice yields best results
Molds should be heatproof for safe pouring
Store in airtight container at room temperature
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes & Treats
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg