Source: Stopabox, AdobeStockThe stunning combination of gooseberries and oranges is sure to impress everyone. It's especially delicious when made into a thick and aromatic jelly. We're sharing 10 easy recipes on how to prepare it perfectly!
1. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe simplest jelly option without unnecessary additives or thickeners.
You will need: 1.5 kg gooseberries, 3 oranges, 2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Wash the oranges, chop them arbitrarily, and remove the seeds. Remove the stems from the gooseberries, then pass the berries and oranges through a meat grinder 1-2 times. Add sugar and cook the mixture for 25 minutes over low heat after boiling. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
2. Seedless Gooseberry and Orange Jelly
Source: topogorod.ruTo make the jelly as smooth as possible, the berry-fruit mixture will need to be sieved.
You will need: 1.5 kg gooseberries, 3 oranges, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blend the oranges (without seeds). Separately blend the gooseberries and then pass them through a sieve. Mix both purees, add sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer for half an hour over low heat. Pour into sterilized jars.
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3. Gooseberry Jelly with Orange Juice
Source: vkusnajaeda.ruIn this case, you'll need only fresh orange juice, not the whole orange.
You will need: 400 g gooseberries, 1 orange, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Squeeze the juice from the orange and remove some zest if desired. Mince the gooseberries by any convenient method and pass them through a sieve. Mix everything with sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20-25 minutes over low heat until thickened. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars for winter.
4. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly with Gelfix
Source: yashel-uzan.ruGelfix is specifically designed for winter preserves, making it an optimal thickener.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 3 oranges, 1 kg sugar, 20 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Pass the gooseberries and oranges through a meat grinder or mince them by another available method. Mix Gelfix with a couple of spoons of sugar, add to the mixture, and stir. Bring to a boil, add the remaining sugar, and cook for 7-10 minutes. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
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5. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly with Gelatin
Source: ideireceptov.ruThis jelly will be almost transparent and very beautiful.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 3 oranges, 1 kg sugar, 20 g gelatin, 60 ml water.
Preparation: Extract juice from gooseberries and oranges by any method. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Prepare gelatin in water according to package instructions. Pour the gelatin mixture into the juice, stir until dissolved, remove from heat, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
6. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly with Pectin
Source: pro-orehi.ruPectin is another universal way to achieve a truly thick jelly.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 3 oranges, 1 kg sugar, 20 g pectin.
Preparation: Mix pectin and 3 spoons of sugar. Mince the gooseberries with oranges, add the remaining sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pectin and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
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7. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: dzen.ruThe main advantage of agar-agar over gelatin is its plant-based origin.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 1 kg sugar, 3 oranges, 30 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Pass the gooseberries and oranges with their peels through a meat grinder 1-2 times. Bring to a boil and gradually add sugar. Bring to a boil again and add agar-agar according to instructions, as they may sometimes vary. Cook the jelly for another 7 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
8. Vanilla Gooseberry and Orange Jelly
Source: chto-gotovim.ruSurprisingly, even such a vibrant preserve can be made even more aromatic.
You will need: 700 g gooseberries, 2 oranges, 800 g sugar, 1/2 packet vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mince the orange pulp and gooseberries in a blender. Add a little zest and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Add vanilla sugar and cook for another 5 minutes, then pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
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9. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly with Mint
Source: spmguild.ruWe recommend tying the mint into a bundle for easier removal.
You will need: 700 g gooseberries, 3 oranges, 800 g sugar, 6 sprigs of mint.
Preparation: Extract juice from gooseberries and oranges by any available method. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the mint and cook the jelly for another 10-15 minutes over low heat. Remove the mint sprigs and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
10. Gooseberry and Orange Jelly in Syrup
Source: topogorod.ruA slightly different method for making your favorite homemade jelly.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 20 g gelatin, 250 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Prepare gelatin in water according to instructions, and from the remaining water and sugar, cook a smooth syrup. Mince the gooseberries and citrus fruits into a puree, and pass the mixture through a sieve. Add the fruit mixture to the sugar syrup, bring to a boil again, and cook for 10 minutes. Pour in the gelatin, stir, remove from heat, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.