This recipe makes a light and refreshing dessert for the warmer days of the year.
Light, Vibrant & Perfect for Warm Days
You can use fruit juice or fruit syrup (I’ve discovered fruit syrup without refined sugar which is good to have for those moments where no ‘real’ juice is available). The juice used in this recipe should be a ‘red’ one.
For the fruits you can basically use any kind of berry – I personally prefer blueberries or mixed berries.
Berry Jelly (Vegan)
This vegan & gluten-free berry jelly is a super simple dessert that tastes like summer in a glass. With just fruit juice, your favourite berries and a natural gelling agent like agar agar, you can create a colourful layered dessert that sets beautifully as it cools. Once chilled, top it with extra berries, a creamy plant-based sauce or a sprig of mint — perfect for family dinners or relaxed gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup berries
- 1/4 cup fruit syrup with 1 cup water
- OR 1/4 cup pure red fruit juice such as black current juice with 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium sized pot.1 1/2 cup berries, 1/4 cup fruit syrup with 1 cup water, OR 1/4 cup pure red fruit juice such as black current juice with 1 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar
- Let the agar agar soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Bring it to boil over low heat. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill into the dessert bowls and let cool down. To maximize the refreshing effect you can chill them in the fridge and get them out a few minutes before serving.
Notes
I love to add a splash of vanilla custard sauce (I will upload this recipe soon), a few berries and a mint leaf.
Enjoy! 🙂
