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Festive berry jelly

5 minutes

Home-made fresh berry curd

Serves 1 medium-sized jar

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooking Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

300 g fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
½ cup cranberry or apple juice
150 g sugar
3 T butter
2 free-range eggs
1 t cornflour
A pinch of sea salt

Method

In a food processor, liquidise all the ingredients until smooth. Pour into a double boiler and stir continuously over heat until the mixture has thickened and is silky in texture.
Strain through a fine sieve (optional) and pour into a small sterilised glass jar. Seal and allow to cool. Tie with a silk ribbon and present as a gift with a selection of palmiers and other biscuits.

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Home-made fresh berry curd

Home-made fresh berry curd

Ingredients

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