| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 155 | 0.3g | 0g | 38g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 26g | 0.5g | 0.4g | 0.01g |
I hold a special place in my heart for our Gac fruit jelly dessert. Inspired by the vibrant gac fruit, cherished for its dazzling color and abundance of nutritional properties, this dish is a little more than your plain old gelatine dessert.
Your Health in Every Spoonful
This Gac fruit jelly dessert carries the perk of being incredibly healthful. On its own, gac fruit is an amplifier of eye health and immune function, thanks to its high levels of beta-carotene and lycopene. The added lemon juice not only ups the vitamin C content of this dessert but also adds a refreshing tang that works wonderfully with the inherent sweetness of gac. Much like the other fruit-based dishes I’m fond of, this recipe encapsulates the West Coast’s health-conscious ethos I grew up embracing.
A Dessert for All Occasions
Living in the sunny valleys of California has introduced me to a diverse cornucopia of fresh and enticing fruit, refining my taste for simple yet flavor-packed desserts. Gac fruit jelly dessert is no exception. From high end dinner parties to comforting weeknight dinners at home with my three adopted children, this recipe is a universal success.
Complementing this unique jelly with a scoop of vegan ice cream, or a serving of delicate crepes, can truly put the dessert over the top. Alternatively, on those lazy Sunday afternoons, a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs brilliantly with Gac fruit jelly dessert – bringing you a personal slice of wine country, right at home.
It’s my hope that, with each spoonful of this scrumptious gac jelly, you’ll taste the invigorating combination of classic American comfort with a twist of West Coast wellness – a dynamic blend that composes the essence of my creations.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Gac fruit pulp
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
- Fresh fruit for garnish
- 6 individual dessert cups
Method
Step One
Start by extracting the pulp from the Gac fruit. You’ll need about a cup of pulp. If you can’t find fresh Gac fruit, you can use canned pulp as well.
Step Two
In a large saucepan, combine the Gac fruit pulp, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 1/2 cups of water. Stir this mixture over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Step Three
While your fruit mixture is heating, take 1/2 cup of cold water and sprinkle the agar-agar powder over it. Allow the agar-agar to soak up the water for a few minutes until it becomes gel-like.
Step Four
Navigate back to your fruit mixture and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes. This will help draw out the flavor and color from the Gac fruit pulp.
Step Five
After simmering the fruit mixture, add in the soaked agar-agar. Stir well to combine and ensure that the agar-agar is completely dissolved. Continue to simmer this mixture for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step Six
Once your jelly mixture is well cooked, turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Step Seven
While the mixture is cooling, find individual dessert cups and pour the mixture into them. These will act as your molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the jelly has completely set.
Step Eight
When you’re ready to serve, garnish each jelly dessert with fresh fruit. Enjoy your Gac fruit jelly dessert!
