Sparkling Raspberry Jellies
Delightfully refreshing and perfect for any celebration, Sparkling Raspberry Jellies bring a touch of elegance to your dessert table. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh raspberries, this recipe combines a silky raspberry base with the effervescence of sparkling water, creating a light, bubbly treat. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while softened gelatin sheets ensure a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These jellies are simple to prepare with just 20 minutes of active prep, followed by a few hours of chilling. Serve them chilled in jewel-like cubes, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and sophistication. Whether it’s a summer picnic or an elegant dinner party, these raspberry jellies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh raspberries
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 4 sheets gelatin sheets
- 500 milliliters sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water and let them soften for 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the raspberries break down into a sauce-like consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the seeds.
Heat the strained raspberry liquid gently over low heat. Squeeze excess water from the softened gelatin sheets and add them to the saucepan. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, slowly stir in the sparkling water, taking care not to lose too much of the carbonation.
Pour the mixture evenly into a prepared rectangular or square dish (approximately 8x8 inches for thicker jellies or a larger dish for thinner ones). Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, cut the jelly into cubes using a sharp knife. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves or additional raspberries for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*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.
