LEMON VERBENA AND SUMMER FRUIT GELéE
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Wine Berry Dessert Nectarine Summer Chill Healthy Boil Lemon Juice Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 (dessert) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rub verbena sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine sprigs with wine and 3/4 cup sugar in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 1 hour.
- While verbena mixture steeps, finely grind verbena leaves with remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor or an electric coffee/spice grinder. Gently toss fruit with verbena sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl. Let stand while verbena syrup finishes steeping.
- Sprinkle gelatin over water and let soften 1 minute. Meanwhile, reheat verbena syrup until hot, then stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in macerated fruit with juices and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cool and thickened (the texture of raw egg whites) but not set, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Very lightly oil baking pan with vegetable oil (not necessary if pan is nonstick or if using individual glasses).
- Pour gelée into baking pan and chill in refrigerator until set, at least 3 hours.
- To unmold, dip pan in a larger pan of hot water 5 to 10 seconds to loosen. Invert onto a serving plate (do not unmold if using individual glasses). Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
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Chikwanje Umali
[email protected]I'm going to make this gele for my next dinner party.
Black Kekaualua
[email protected]This gele is a great way to impress your guests.
Jay Cain
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow.
Madelynn Wilkinson
[email protected]This gele is a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Hoor Ali
[email protected]I'm going to try making this gele with different herbs, like mint or basil.
alex churchill
[email protected]This gele is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.
MD mydul MD mydul
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with different fruits.
bablu mia
[email protected]This gele is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.
5auce boii
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Elizabeth Stitt
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh summer fruit.
Christabel Kanana
[email protected]The gele didn't set properly for me. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Tuhin Chowdhury
[email protected]This gele was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Valdez Okoye
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon verbena, but I still enjoyed this gele. The fruit flavors really took center stage.
abolarin abiodun
[email protected]This gele is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was even better the next day.
Abrahim Mohamed
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits in this gele. The sweetness of the berries pairs perfectly with the tartness of the lemon verbena.
Bd Gffghhy
[email protected]The lemon verbena really shines through in this dish. It's a great way to use fresh herbs from the garden.
Sam Lavers
[email protected]This was my first time making gele and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The gele was light, flavorful, and perfect for a summer dessert.
Abud Albloshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gele turned out beautifully. It had a lovely light texture and the flavors were well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Basant Mogoor
[email protected]This gele was a delightful burst of summer! The lemon verbena added a unique and refreshing flavor to the dish. I served it with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, and it was a hit at my dinner party.