I did warn you that rhubarb was going to feature quite frequently on the blog as ’tis the season! These Rhubarb, Rose and Elderflower Jellies were inspired by the fabulous natural cordials and presses produced by Belvoir Fruit Farms a family run company based in Lincolnshire.
Most of us have had a little glimpse of summer, at the weekend, when I took this photograph, although there was a cool breeze blowing, the sky was blue and it wasn’t raining! I know that further south it has been much warmer and summer drinks are definitely on the menu. I’ve tried all four of these drinks and must declare them totally delicious. They are not too sweet, very fruity and the presse is not too fizzy and very refreshing. The Cranberry and Raspberry (lurking at the back) was probably my favourite, but they are all very good.
I was inspired by the Elderflower and Rose Presse to make the jellies as I know that elderflower goes well with rhubarb and the pale pink rose colour complements the colour of the young poached rhubarb.
Rhubarb, Elderflower and Rose Jellies (makes 6)
6 stems of young rhubarb cut into even pieces
2 tbsp granulated sugar
500ml Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower and Rose Presse
4 sheets Gelatine (Supercook)
1. Heat the oven to 170C
2. Place the rhubarb into an ovenproof dish, add 50ml Elderflower and Rose Presse and 2 tbsp sugar.
3. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the rhubarb is just tender (check regularly)
4. Soak the sheets of gelatine in cold water as per the packet instructions.
5. Remove the rhubarb from the oven and drain the juices into a measuring jug, squeeze the water from the gelatine sheets and add to the hot liquid, the gelatine should melt into the liquid immediately.
6. Top up the liquid to 500ml with the Elderflower and Rose Presse.
7. Place a few pieces of rhubarb in each of the glasses and fill with the jelly mixture.
8. Chill in the fridge until set, this quantity of gelatine gives a fairly soft set, you can use more if you like a firmer jelly.
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olivia280177 says
Hello! I may try and make the jelly but we would normally just have them as drinks. We like these, they are available everywhere around here 🙂
Rachel Cameron says
I love rhubarb and Belvoir juices, they do a lovely apple and ginger one too (I think that's it!). Was really pleased when I found them in a local farm shop! My Mum used to bring them up from Lincolnshire!
laura banks says
the jellies sound very nice may have a go at that
talesofpiglingbland says
Well…mainly I'd like to make a gin based cocktail!
Helen Moulden says
I think I'd do something simple and mix it with prosecco for a yummy cocktail with the girls!
Helen Dickinson says
I would love the jellies!
Ali says
Ooh they sound the perfect summertime drink – I'd just make a big jug and pop fruit in – thanks for the chance to win xx
belleau kitchen says
now these are stunning, I love Rhubarb too so these are perfect for me!… I will be making them at some point… also love Belvoir… a nice Lincolnshire brand too!… great give away!
Homebird says
I would make a summer trifle and put crystalised flowers on top.
milkpetal says
I'd give the jelly a go! 🙂
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Betty says
the jellies
Jean says
The jellies look lovely – I will have a go at making them, although using gelatine makes me nervous! First I will have to track down the rose and elderflower cordial – I use a lot of just elderflower so will seek out this one, it sounds delicious.
CALLUM DAVIES says
I haven't got a clue, but I'd try and invent something (frances hopkins)
maxineflossy says
simple – a cocktail with summer fruits and lashings of gin!
Garden Tea Cakes and Me says
I would use the Blueberry and Blackberry to flavour some buttercream for cupcakes, or add it to some meringues before baking
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Diana Staveley says
This is such a gorgeous summer recipe, I have just bookmarked it for a later date, you can never have to many rhubarb recipes, I have loads growing in the garden 🙂
Judith Luscombe says
I would make a summer cocktail to drink at a barbecue for the family. It would have to contain the Rhubarb flavour cordial in addition to a splash of bacardi rum and orange juice.
Mia Fergusson says
Id love to make some jelly !! fab prize thankyou for the entry.
Lynsey Buchanan says
I would make the Jelly
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Jean Bolsover says
I'd make ice lollies seeing as the warmer weather is supposed to be here!
Jenny Peek says
I would create a non alcoholic fruit punch, perfect for when the sun comes out to play 🙂
glasgowfoodie says
Some fresh fruit, prosecco and a tall glass 🙂
Gillian Holmes says
Nice non alcoholic drinks
Ian Campbell says
I'd make a lover elderflower jelly, to taste Belvoir delicious flavour in jelly form, thus blending a delicious drink with a fantastic party food treat
magical says
jelly x
7hippopotamus says
I think I'd just enjoy it as a summers drink. But I like your jellies, so might give that a go.
Vohn says
I'd make blueberry and blackberry jelly in the autumn. Yum!
Lucy Mayer says
Usually just use these as drinks – or for making ice lollies!
Mel Briscoe says
I would make a jelly.
mellysocks says
I would just drink them.
7hippopotamus says
Thank you so much, I'm made up to have won 🙂
Ila says
Here in Canada, IKEA sells elderflower “soda” in its small food area; worth checking US IKEA??
Janice Pattie says
Thanks for that information, very helpful for my US readers.