Crushed Berries With Hibiscus Jelly Recipe

Name: Crushed Berries With Hibiscus Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hibiscus jelly; 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers*; 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; Berries; 3 cups raspberries; 3 cups hulled sliced strawberries; 1 1/2 cups blackberries; 1 1/2 cups blueberries; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon finely ground grains of paradise* or 1/4 tsp. black pepper mixed with 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

Servings: persons

Hibiscus jelly
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers*
3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
Berries
3 cups raspberries
3 cups hulled sliced strawberries
1 1/2 cups blackberries
1 1/2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 teaspoon finely ground grains of paradise* or 1/4 tsp. black pepper mixed with 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

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Make jelly: Bring 1 cup water and the sugar to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally to help sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and stir in hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep 15 minutes, then strain syrup into a small bowl and discard flowers. Meanwhile, pour 1/4 cup water into another small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let soften 5 minutes. Whisk warm flower syrup into softened gelatin until dissolved. Chill at least 6 hours and up to 3 days. Stir the jelly to loosen before using.
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Crush berries: Right before serving, crush berries in a bowl with a fork, pastry blender, or potato masher.
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Spoon berries into 8 dessert bowls. Stir jelly with a fork to loosen, then spoon over berries. Top each bowl with a spoonful of creme fraiche and a sprinkling of grains of paradise.
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*Find hibiscus flowers (jamaica in Spanish) at Mexican markets. Grains of paradise look like black peppercorns but have a softer flavor that combines pepper with ginger, cardamom, coriander, and nutmeg. Find them online at savoryspiceshop.com
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Make-ahead & packing tips: Jelly, 1 to 3 days ahead; keep chilled in an airtight container. Crush berries at the beach.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

165

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hibiscus jelly, 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers*, 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Crushed Berries With Hibiscus Jelly falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crushed Berries With Hibiscus Jelly

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Variations & substitutions

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