Elderflower Orange Jelly

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Elderflower Orange Jelly recipe for a refreshing dessert treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

75g

Fat

Elderflower Orange Jelly is a refreshing, light dessert that's perfect for summer. Made from elderflower heads, oranges, and lemons, this jelly has a unique and delicious flavor. The elderflowers are steeped in water and then combined with jam sugar, lemon, and orange juice to create a jelly that's both sweet and tangy. This dessert can be enjoyed on its own or served with whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent treat. It's perfect for entertaining and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Place the elderflower heads and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2.	Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.	Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
4.	Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
5.	Add the jam sugar to the saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
6.	Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
7.	Boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
8.	Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
9.	Skim off any foam.
10.	Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
11.	Let cool to room temperature before covering and refrigerating until set.

PROS

Elderflower Orange Jelly is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a hot summer day.

The combination of elderflower and orange is both unique and delicious.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

The process of making jelly can be time-consuming and daunting for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Elderflowers have been used in traditional medicine to treat colds, flu, and allergies.
They also contain antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress in the body.
Oranges are high in vitamin C, which can boost the immune system and improve skin health.

	12 elderflower heads
	1 liter water
	500 g jam sugar
	2 lemons ( freshly squeezed )
	2 oranges ( freshly squeezed )