Orange Jelly Jackie French
Delightfully refreshing and irresistibly simple, the Orange Jelly Jackie French is a citrus-infused dessert that brings the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges to your table. This silky homemade jelly, made with real orange juice and a hint of zesty orange peel, is sweetened to perfection and enhanced by the velvety smoothness of gelatin for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this no-fuss treat sets beautifully in the refrigerator, making it ideal for effortless entertaining or everyday indulgence. Serve it chilled and optionally topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a sprig of mint for an elegant finishing touch. Perfect for citrus lovers and fans of quick desserts alike, this recipe is a true celebration of fruit-forward flavors that will brighten up any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml fresh orange juice
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 10 grams gelatin powder
- 50 ml water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 100 ml freshly whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour 50 ml of cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it bloom for 5 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
Once the orange juice mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm orange juice mixture and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Ensure there are no clumps of gelatin remaining.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pouring jug to remove any zest or undissolved bits, ensuring a smooth jelly.
Pour the strained orange jelly mixture evenly into four serving glasses or molds. Allow them to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Once the jelly has fully set, serve chilled. Optionally top with freshly whipped cream and garnish with a mint leaf for a touch of elegance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1007 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
