Hawthorn Berry Jelly
A bright homemade jelly made with cooked hawthorn berries, sugar and fresh lemon juice.
Hawthorn berry jelly is a traditional-style fruit preserve with a pleasantly sweet and tart flavor. Cooking the berries gently in water releases their color and flavor, while straining the mixture creates a smooth jelly without the seeds or skins. Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and helps balance the sweetness of the finished preserve. This jelly is delicious spread on toast, biscuits or pancakes and can also accompany baked desserts. For the best result, use ripe hawthorn berries, remove the stems carefully and strain the cooked fruit thoroughly before preparing the jelly.
Featured Fruits
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh Hawthorn Berries
- 3 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Wash the hawthorn berries thoroughly and remove all stems and leaves.
⏱️ 8 minutes
Place the berries and water in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Cook until the berries become very soft, gently crushing them with a spoon as they cook.
⏱️ 20 minutes
Strain the cooked berries through a fine sieve or jelly bag, keeping only the clear fruit liquid and discarding the seeds and solids.
⏱️ 10 minutes
Return the strained hawthorn liquid to a clean saucepan and stir in the sugar and lemon juice.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and reaches a jelly-like consistency.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Remove from the heat, allow the jelly to cool slightly and transfer it to a clean jar.
⏱️ 5 minutes