Will the jelly be a healthy dessert for your loved ones? Absolutely yes, especially when you prepare it
yourself from simple and natural ingredients. Store-bought products often contain a lot of sugar, dyes and preservatives. You wonder why it is worth eating jelly and how to make its home versionto provide the body with nutrients? We give you a hint.
The times of the Polish People’s Republic are associated with long waits in queues, often to find empty shelves in stores. However, clever housewives could easily cope with even such situations, being able to conjure up real delicacies from just a few ingredients. The most popular desserts were: chocolate block, sultana cream, meter cake, and of course all kinds of jellies and jellies. Today we will focus on this last fruit delicacy of all preschoolers and students.
PRL jelly sachets usually contained potato starch, sugar, fruit flavor and dyes. Most often it was available in raspberry or cherry flavor. At home, however, it was used to prepare it compotes or fruit juiceswhich were combined with potato starch and sugar. If you want to recreate this unforgettable taste in your kitchen, be sure to choose natural ingredients. The best jelly will be made from home-made juice or puree of fresh or frozen fruit. It will taste delicious both warm and cold. Perfect for a light afternoon snack for the whole family.
Kisiel is a low-calorie and easily digestible dessert, so it is perfect for children, the elderly and those who care about their slim figure. It can also be consumed by people who complain of digestive system problems. Flour or potato starch is a grandmother’s way of protecting a sensitive stomach, known for years. Additionally, the jelly is a dessert that does not contain gluten or lactose, so it will be safe for people who do not tolerate these ingredients.
Most jelly recipes contain sugar. Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about limiting its consumption. Of course, a teaspoon of sugar once in a while won’t hurt us. However, if you limit its consumption, you can replace it with substitutes such as honey, erythritol, xylitol, or stevia. It is also worth remembering that jelly prepared from concentrated fruit juices contains natural sugars found in fruits (fructose and glucose), so many people will not need additional sweetening.
Cooking the jelly causes it to lose, to some extent, the health-promoting properties of fruit juices, especially when it comes to the amount of vitamin C. However, this can be remedied by adding a portion of fresh fruit after cooking the jelly. In this way, we will provide the body with a portion of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Jelly with fresh raspberries, strawberries or blueberries
Berries are great source of antioxidants supporting the fight against free radicals and positively affecting the appearance of the skin. Additionally, they are a solid portion vitamin Cwhich supports immunity, contributes to collagen synthesis and better iron absorption. Due to their fiber content, berries also have a great effect on digestion.
Jelly with grated apple and cinnamon
Apples are rich in vitamin C and B vitamins, and they also have a lot of potassiumthus supporting proper blood pressure. There’s no shortage of them either fiber supporting intestinal peristalsis and their microfloraas well as antioxidants. Whereas Cinnamon has antibacterial properties and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
To prepare homemade jelly, you will need:
- 400 ml of your favorite juice, e.g. raspberry, apple,
- 2 tablespoons of potato flour,
- 2 tablespoons of sugar or sweetener.
Additionally:
- favorite fresh fruit.
Preparation:
- Start by pouring 300 ml of juice into the pot, add sweetener or sugar and heat it all over medium heat.
- In the meantime, mix 100 ml of juice thoroughly with potato flour to create a smooth mass. Pour the mixture into the boiling juice, stirring constantly until it begins to boil. Reduce the heat and cook for another two minutes.
- You can serve the jelly warm or cold. Pour it into cups. Add your favorite fruits, e.g. raspberries, strawberries or blueberries. If you made jelly with apple juice, add grated apple and a pinch of cinnamon.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, kontakter.pl
