…wn as Stained Glass Jelly, Broken Glass Jelly or Jewel Jelly but I call it Mosaic Jelly because it just reminds me of mosaic tiles! This jelly is so pretty & attractive. Above all, it is so simple, quick & fun. The colors are so vibrant that you just can’t help but keep admiring it for a long time before you eat it! It is also a great fun activity for children during their vacations & a perfect festive treat too. It is a great dessert…
…ffee jelly & chill until set. Then pour a ½ inch layer of milk coffee jelly over the set black coffee jelly. Chill in the fridge again. Stir each of the jelly well before layering. Similarly, alternate layers until both the jelly is used up. Chill until set. Dip loaf tin in hot water to loosen the coffee pudding. Invert & unmould gently onto a plate. Cut into sufficiently thick slices. Serve chilled with whipped cream & decorate wit…
…its impart their sourness and will spoil the flavor of the trifle. For the Jelly Layer: Prepare the jelly as per packet instructions. Cool the jelly at room temperature and then refrigerate to set. Do not set in the freezer as the texture will change. Assembling of the Trifle: First cut the cake into thin slices. Arrange a layer of cake in the bowl or individual serving bowls/glasses. Moisten with sugar syrup/sugar water or juice. Pour a layer of…
…ng will set within 10 minutes without refrigeration. To prepare Strawberry Jelly : Dissolve the contents of the packet in boiling water & stir till the liquid jelly is clear. Take the pan off the heat; add cold water & stir well. Let it cool completely without refrigeration. To assemble the Strawberry Delight : Gently pour the cooled strawberry jelly on the set China grass pudding. Transfer the dish/cups/bowls/mould to the fridge for set…
…eam. Let it set in the fridge for about 15 mins. Meanwhile, prepare orange jelly as per packet instructions. In a separate bowl, pour about 5 tbsps. of prepared jelly & mix with 2 tbsps. icing sugar thoroughly. Set this in the fridge for about 10 mins till it is sufficiently thick but of pouring consistency. Now bring out the chilled cake & carefully pour the orange topping on the top of the iced cake. Make sure you pour it evenly…
…arations or can be eaten in its natural form. You can have jam, marmalade, jelly, juice and prepare tarts, pies, etc. I think, Guava is most popular and relished as good old Guava Cheese! Guavas are high in pectin which is essential in canning and preservation. It is the pectin in ripe guavas which helps the cooked fruit to set into jam, jelly and cheese. Guava cheese has the firmness of regular cheese and when cut resembles a wedge or slice of ch…
…bution which is sold locally and exported too. The enticing aroma of jams, jelly, syrups, cordials, cocktail and mocktail mixers, jelly sweets, etc. beckons you to a tasting session which further encourages you to buy several Mapro products. The added bonus is that you can enjoy the beautiful, colourful garden and lush green fields and farm where you can also purchase fresh, organic fruits and vegtables and enjoy delectable variety of ice cream, g…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…syrup, a dollop of fruit puree, a dribbling of fruity sauce, layered with jelly or with freshly chopped fruit. It is simple but looks elegant and beautiful when served. My personal preference is the Vanilla Pannacotta. The added advantage is that we can enjoy this dainty dessert with various toppings and it also looks very pretty. This time we enjoyed the panna cotta with a fresh cherry sauce. My neighbour was kind to share fresh cherries from th…
…e throughout the year. Pineapples taste the best in season. Pineapple jam, jelly, candy, preserves and canned are easily available in the super markets which can be enjoyed and incorporated into many sweets and desserts. You can use fresh pineapple in the sheera but it has to be cooked in syrup to get the best out of it. It is easier to use canned pineapple slices or cubes in the sheera as it saves time and energy. We love dry fruits so I use them…