Sparkling Wine & Strawberry Jelly Recipe

Sparkling Wine & Strawberry Jelly (Serves 4)

A refreshing, adult dessert- the better quality of sparkling 

wine, the better the jelly (I used Chapel Down from nearby Tenterden). Great with Chantilly cream...

Ingredients: 300g Strawberries (Hulled & Quartered)

                          1 Lemon (Juice Only)

                          70g Caster Sugar

                          6 Gelatine Sheets (Soaked in Cold Water)

                          500ml Sparkling Wine 

Method:

1. In a medium based ban pour in your strawberries, lemon juice and caster sugar. On a low-medium heat allow to cook gently for 20 minutes until the strawberries have completely softened, and started to puree.

2. Pour the strawberries and juice into a sieve (lined with muslin) and allow to drip for 3 hours. By not pressing through the pulp, the juice will remain clear.

3. Heat the strawberry juice in a pan, and once it starts to simmer add the gelatine. Take off the heat and allow to cool slightly before adding the sparkling wine.

4. Pour into serving glasses and chill for 3-4 hours or until set.