Balsamic Jelly Recipes

BALSAMIC JELLY

Steps:

• Pour vinegar into small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let stand 10 minutes to bloom gelatin.
• Place over medium heat until gelatin dissolves and mixture is hot. Do not simmer.
• Remove from heat and stir in honey to dissolve.
• Divide mixture among six small ramekins.
• Chill until set.
• Unmold and serve with a cheese plate, bread and butter.

STRAWBERRY BASIL BALSAMIC JELLY RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Combine strawberries and water in a large pot; crush lightly with a potato masher to start to release juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, crushing and stirring often. Reduce heat and boil gently, crushing and stirring often, for 5 t 10 minutes or until strawberries are very soft and juicy. Stir in basil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes to infuse basil flavour. 2. Rinse a jelly bag and wring out until just damp. Suspend bag on a frame over large measuring cup or bowl and fill with strawberry mixture (or tie filled bag with kitchen string and hang from a cupboard handle). Let drip, without squeezing bag, for about 2 hours or until juice measures 4 cups (1L). Measure using a 1 cup (250ml) measuring cup 4 times for accuracy (any extra juice can be refrigerated and used for cocktails or spritzers). 3. Meanwhile, prepare boiling water canner, 6 canning jars each 1 cup (250ml), and 2 piece canning lids according to manufacturer's directions. 4. Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup (60ml). Let cool. 5. Combine measured juice and reduced vinegar in a clean large pot; stir in pectin. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Gradually stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring often. Boil vigorously, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Let stand, stirring often and skimming off foam, for 5 minutes. 6. Pour jelly into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space (any extra can be poured into a ramekin for immediate use once cool) Wipe rims, place lids on jars and screw on bands just until fingertip tight. 7. Boil filled jars in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover canner and let jars stand in water for 5 minutes. Transfer jars to rack for at least 24 hours to set. Remove rings and wipe jars. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate jelly once it's opened. Makes about six 1-cup jars.

BALSAMIC RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Wash, stem and seed red and jalapeno peppers.
• Finely chop enough red pepper to measure 1/2 cup and set aside.
• Puree remaining red and jalapeno peppers and garlic in food processor.
• Pour prepared mixture into dampened jelly bag or cheese cloth lined sieve suspended over a deep container and let drip for 30 minutes.
• While peppers and garlic puree drips, prepare 7 125 ml mason jars and snap lids per canning directions.
• Measure sugar and set aside.
• Measure 1 1/2 cups of pepper juice into a large sauce pan.
• Stir in chopped red pepper, wine and balsamic vinegars and lemon juice.
• Whisk in fruit pectin until dissolved.
• Add 1/2 tsp of oil to reduce foaming (if desired).
• Stirring frequently, bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
• Add sugar then stir constantly while returning mixture to a full, rolling boil.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam.
• Fill and heat process jars as directed in canning process.