Watermelon and Strawberry Jelly

Watermelon and Strawberry Jelly

Cool, sweet and easy to make. This wholesome fresh fruit, vegetarian dessert is a summer favourite.

Recipe

5 cups of diced watermelon

1-2 cups of strawberries (or cherries when in season)

¾ cup Currants

Pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon

¼ cup of sherry or mirin (Japanese cooking wine)

1 ½ cups of apple juice (clear)

1 ½ Tbsps Agar flakes

1 Tblsp Corn flour or Arrowroot

Pinch sea salt

Method

Remove pips from watermelon and dice. Cut strawberries into quarters. Wash dried fruit. Dissolve cornflour in juice.

Place all ingredients into a saucepan, bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 2 minutes until clear. Remove from heat. Ladle into a flat dish and cool to set.

Serve with Coconut yogurt and crushed pistachios.

Serves 6-8