Rhubarb and Elderflower Jelly

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300.

2. 2

   In a large roasting pan, toss all but 1 cup of the rhubarb with the orange juice, elderflower concentrate, sugar, vanilla and 1 cup of the water.

3. 3

   Place a crumpled sheet of parchment or wax paper directly on the rhubarb, then cover the roasting pan tightly with foil.

4. 4

   Bake the rhubarb for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.

5. 5

   Strain the cooked rhubarb through a fine-meshed sieve set over a bowl, pressing lightly on the solids to extract as much juice as possible; there should be 4 cups of juice.

6. 6

   Reserve the mashed rhubarb for another use.

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   Meanwhile, blanch the remaining 1 cup of rhubarb in boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes.

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   Transfer the rhubarb to a plate to cool.

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   Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of cold water into a small bowl.

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    Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand for 10 minutes, or until the gelatin is completely softened.

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    Heat 1/2 cup of the rhubarb juice in a small saucepan.

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    Add the gelatin mixture and cook over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

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    Stir the mixture into the remaining 3 1/2 cups of rhubarb juice and let cool slightly.

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    Pour the jelly into 8 glasses and refrigerate until slightly set but still very jiggly.

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    Stir the blanched rhubarb into each glass, being careful not to create too many bubbles, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.