Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a dreamsicle with this delightful Dreamsicle Jelly recipe. Bursting with citrusy orange and creamy vanilla notes, this homemade jelly is perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.
Ingredients
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For the Jelly:
- 2 cups orange juice (preferably fresh-squeezed or no-pulp)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon butter (to reduce foaming)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jelly: In a large saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Dissolve fruit pectin, bring to a boil, and add sugar. Boil for 1 minute, skimming foam.
- Canning: Ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, and cool before storing.
Notes
- This jelly tastes like a classic orange creamsicle and is delicious on toast, biscuits, or swirled into yogurt.
- For a firmer set, reduce the cream slightly or use a low-sugar pectin with adjusted sugar levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
