Apple jelly

Apple jelly

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Discover this delicious apple jelly, perfect for a light and indulgent dessert.

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Apple sorbet is a Belgian tradition, typically enjoyed as an appetizer or dessert. This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for those who enjoy fresh fruit and natural sweets.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting3 hr
  • Total3 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$1.41 $0.24 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.04
  • $0.09
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel and chop the apples into pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Next, add the apple pieces to a pot with sugar, 240 ml of water, lemon juice, and the lemon peel. ≈ 3 min
  3. Simmer until the ingredients are tender, then strain through a sieve.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of gelatin to the water. ≈ 3 min
  5. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
  6. Filter the mixture and add it to the apple preparation. ≈ 4 min
  7. Then, pour into the prepared molds. ≈ 3 min
  8. Keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 hours until it reaches the desired consistency.

The bill

Apple jelly

  • apple, 450 grams (1 pound / 4 apples)$1.04
  • 85 g of sugar (approximately 3 ounces / 1/3 of a cup)$0.09
  • 1 lemon, including the lemon peel and fresh lemon juice$0.28

Total$1.41

that's $0.24 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • apple, 450 grams (1 pound / 4 apples)
  • 85 g of sugar (approximately 3 ounces / 1/3 of a cup)
  • 240 ml (approximately 1/2 pint US / 1 cup)
  • 1 lemon, including the lemon peel and fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 14 g of gelatin (0.5 oz)

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