Pimm's cup jellies

As a grand finale to a picnic or BBQ party, choose this summery British staple for a refreshing, fruity dessert that all the adults will enjoy!

As a grand finale to a picnic or BBQ party, choose this summery British staple for a refreshing, fruity dessert that all the adults will enjoy!

Pimm’s cup jellies

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Pimm’s No. 1 Cup  liqueur, divided
  • 2 7-g pkg gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3  1/4 cups  lemon-lime soda (2 cans)
  • 284-mL can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1 mini cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup sliced small strawberries
  • 2 tbsp small mint leaves

Method:

Boil 3/4 cup Pimm’s in a small saucepan set over medium-high. Remove from heat. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved. Scrape into a large measuring cup. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup Pimm’s and lemon juice, then add lemon-lime soda, pouring down side of the cup so it does not foam.

Divide fruit among 6 250-mL glasses or jars. Pour in Pimm’s mixture. Sprinkle with mint. Refrigerate until set, 4 hours.

Prep 20 min | Total 25 min PLUS chilling time
Serves 6 | Per serving 138 calories,  3g protein, 19g carbs, 1 g fibre, 23 mg sodium. Good source of vitamin C.

Courtesy Claire Tansey

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