Source: Anna Puzatykh, AdobeStockA natural berry dessert is not only delicious but also healthy. That's why today we'll learn how to properly prepare redcurrant jelly with agar-agar. Agar is an excellent alternative to gelatin, especially since it's entirely plant-based, and it's also perfect for winter preserves!
1. Redcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar in Molds
Source: mastereat.ruIf the molds are small, the jelly will set in the refrigerator in 2-3 hours.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 250 g sugar, 15 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the redcurrants using any convenient method, mix it with agar-agar, and let it sit for half an hour. Bring the mixture to a boil, add sugar, cook for another 5 minutes, and pour the jelly into molds.
2. Redcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruThis jelly turns out much thicker than classic jam.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 2 tsp agar-agar, 100 ml water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Soak agar-agar in water for half an hour. Blend the redcurrants, mix with sugar, and also let it sit for half an hour. Bring the berry mixture to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Separately, bring the agar-agar mixture to a boil, combine everything, and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
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3. Seedless Redcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: ideireceptov.ruA perfectly smooth jelly with a very pleasant texture.
You will need: 700 g redcurrants, 2 tsp agar-agar, 100 ml water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Soak agar-agar in water for 30-40 minutes. Blend the redcurrants or pass them through a meat grinder, then strain through a sieve. Mix with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Separately, bring the agar-agar to a boil, pour it into the redcurrant mixture, and cook everything together for another 3-5 minutes. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
4. Red and Blackcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: spmguild.ruDouble the delight in one simple dessert!
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 500 g blackcurrants, 250 g sugar, 20 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the currants using any method. Add agar-agar to it and let it sit for half an hour. Bring to a boil, add sugar, and cook the jelly for 20 minutes. Pour it into molds or sterilized jars.
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5. Sugar-Free Redcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: ideireceptov.ruNot all thickeners work without sugar, but agar-agar does.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 20 g agar-agar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over agar-agar and let it sit for half an hour. Blend the redcurrants and strain them through a sieve if desired. Mix the redcurrants with agar, bring to a boil, and cook the jelly for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Pour it into jars or molds.
6. Redcurrant Jelly in Syrup with Agar-Agar
Source: pinterest.comThere are different methods for making homemade jelly, and here's another one!
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 300 ml water, 20 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Remove redcurrants from their stems. Soak agar-agar in a small amount of water according to instructions. Cook a uniform syrup from water and sugar, add the redcurrants, and cook for 15 minutes after it boils again. Blend everything, add agar, and blend again. Bring to a boil, cook for another 7 minutes, and seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
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7. Five-Minute Redcurrant Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruEspecially for those who prefer to make preserves using the five-minute method.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 100 ml water, 15 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants, mix with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool, cook for another 5 minutes, and let it cool again. Soak agar-agar in water for 40 minutes. Separately, bring the berry mixture and agar to a boil, combine everything, cook for another 5 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
8. Redcurrant and Lemon Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: aelita544.ruA delicious preserve with a pleasant citrus tang.
You will need: 800 g redcurrants, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar, 10 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Remove redcurrants from their stems, blanch the lemon with boiling water and cut it arbitrarily. Cover everything with sugar, leave overnight, then bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Blend, add agar-agar, stir, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jelly for another 5 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
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9. Redcurrant and Gooseberry Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: moi-zametki.ruYou can add other berries to the jelly using the same principle.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 500 g gooseberries, 1 kg sugar, 300 ml water, 1.5 tbsp agar-agar.
Preparation: Soak agar in a small amount of water. Blend the berries with the remaining water, strain through a sieve, and add sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, and pour in the agar-agar. Stir, cook for another 3 minutes, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
10. Redcurrant Jelly with Water and Agar-Agar
Source: ok.ruThis is a dessert jelly, not a winter preserve, and it has a less concentrated flavor.
You will need: 150 g redcurrants, 500 ml water, 1.5 tbsp agar-agar, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants with water, strain, add sugar, and cook until dissolved. Mix agar-agar with another 50 ml of water, pour into the pot, stir, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jelly for another 2 minutes, pour into molds, and refrigerate.