Pink sparkle jelly recipe

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Jelly isn't just for kids, there's enough sparkle in this recipe to go around.

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  • Low-fat
  • healthy
Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins leave to cool
Cooking Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories209 Kcal10%

Jelly isn't just for kids, there's enough sparkle in this recipe to go around.

Traditionally make with sparkling wine, but if you're planning on sharing this with the kids, you can swap it out for an alternative like Shloer (a sparkling juice drink).

This unique recipe uses rhubarb for it's special colour and interesting taste, great for adding a pop of colour to your classic dessert recipe lists. Whether it's for a summer party, or just an extra-special Friday night treat, this sparkle jelly is sure to get everyone wondering why they'd never think of making jelly before.

Tuck into this sweet and fruity treat that only takes 10 minutes to prepare. And if you want to be extra naughty, top each glass with ice cream or whipped cream and grated chocolate for a true colour and taste explosion.

Ingredients

  • 500-600g very pink rhubarb, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 6 leaves of gelatine
  • 150ml chilled Prosecco, or other sparkling wine

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Method

  1. Put the rhubarb in a pan with the sugar and 400ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, then simmer gently for 10-15 mins, without stirring, until the fruit is soft.
  2. Tip the fruit and juice into a large sieve over a large measuring jug or bowl. Leave it for about 15-20 mins for the juice to run through — don’t push it through, otherwise the juice will be cloudy.
  3. You should have 500-600ml juice. Make it up with water if necessary. Pour the juice into a clean pan. Add the gelatine leaves. Leave for 5 mins for them to soften, then put the pan on a low heat and stir until 4the gelatine dissolves.
  4. Take off the heat. Leave until just beginning to thicken, then whisk in the wine. Pour into a jug then glasses. Leave to set in a cool place. It will be a soft set.
Top Tip for making Pink sparkle jelly

Use the leftover rhubarb on your porridge or cereal — or enjoy with custard or ice cream

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies