A delicious jelly with the subtle floral notes of elderflower cordial and the tartness of sour cherries. Ideal as a glaze for meats or for spreading on toast.
Ingredients: 4 cups sour cherries, pitted and chopped. 1 cup elderflower cordial. 3 cups granulated sugar. 1 packet 1.75 oz fruit pectin. 1/2 cup water.
Instructions: The elderflower cordial and the sour cherries should be combined in a large saucepan. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Then, lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Mix the fruit pectin and 1/2 cup water in a different bowl until the pectin dissolves. Stir thoroughly after adding the dissolved pectin mixture to the simmering cherries. Add the granulated sugar gradually, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. Simmer the mixture for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until the desired jelly consistency is achieved. During cooking, skim off any foam that appears on the surface. After turning off the heat, remove the saucepan and give it some time to cool. Leave a 1/4-inch headspace at the top of the sterilized jars when you pour the hot jelly into them. To guarantee correct sealing, cover the jars with lids and process them in a water bath for ten minutes. The jars should be left to cool at room temperature. Verify the seals, and store any jars that aren't sealed in the fridge. Put the jars in a dark, cool place after labeling and dating them. Savor the homemade elderflower jelly with sour cherries!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Gabriele Boccolini


























