Homemade Rosemary Jelly Recipe with Garden Herbs, If your rosemary thrived this summer, it may be bulky now. But rather than throwing it away, why not make a delicious homemade jelly? Here is my easy recipe that only takes 5 minutes. It’s a tip that my grandmother passed on to me, in addition to being tasty, this jelly has medicinal properties.
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Ingredients :
- 5 sprigs of rosemary (about 30g)
- a colander
- 150 g of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 500 ml of water
- 3 g of agar-agar
- a saucepan with lid
- a salad bowl
- glass jars
Homemade Rosemary Jelly Instructions:
Rinse the rosemary sprigs .
In a saucepan, immerse the rosemary sprigs in the water and bring to the boil.
As soon as the water boils, remove the pan from the heat and cover it. Leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
Filter the infusion by passing it into a salad bowl and let it cool.
Once the infusion has cooled, add the agar-agar and mix well.
Add the sugar and honey, then mix again.
Return the pan to a low heat and heat gently, without boiling, until the sugar is completely melted.
Pour the jelly into glass jars, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
This jelly is ideal to accompany your savory or sweet dishes, or to give as a gift to your friends and family. Enjoy your rosemary to the fullest!
So !!
The rosemary jelly is ready! It is an easy, quick and delicious recipe that can be enjoyed throughout the year thanks to its good conservation. You can keep your jars in the fridge for as long as you want, because the sugar serves as a preservative, like for jams. If you want to reduce the amount of sugar slightly, it is entirely possible.
How to enjoy rosemary jelly?
Rosemary jelly has a refined taste reminiscent of the flavors of the Mediterranean. You can enjoy it on toast or use it to accompany a yogurt cake. It also goes very well with sheep’s or goat’s cheese, smoked ham or even as a dessert with tea, biscuits or ice cream.
What are the benefits of rosemary jelly?
And that’s not all, rosemary jelly also has medicinal properties. Rosemary is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and expectorant properties. Therefore, for colds or bronchitis, it is recommended to take a tablespoon of jelly. You can also dilute the jelly in hot water to make a health-promoting herbal tea.
Recipe variations
I’ve always had trouble following recipes.
I love putting my own little touch on it. Now that I have the right dosages to make a perfect rosemary jelly, I wanted to improve it.
Here are some tested and approved examples:
- add thyme,
- add a little lavender flowers,
- add some lemon peels,
- add juice from figs, apples, quince, peaches, cherries or oranges
- or choose a strong-tasting honey.