Jelly Recipe | Rose Jelly

Rose Jelly is a delicious and colorful dessert that can be relished with ice creams, falooda or can be had as such too. It is made with rose syrup, sugar and agar agar, which sets into a soft gummy texture. This recipe is enjoyed by both kids and adults. The pretty red jelly looks very attractive and makes any dessert look special. Many recipes can prepared with this jelly.

At home this is one of the easiest desserts that you can prepare, because it does not need too many ingredients or complicated steps. You can just mix everything and let it set. It is hygienic and fresh compared to store bought jellies, and you can also control the sugar level as per your choice.

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• About Rose Jelly
• Rose Jelly Ingredients
• How to make Rose Jelly Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Rose Jelly

Jelly has always been favorite for kids, and rose jelly is one of the most common and also simple flavor I have tried. The rose taste gives light floral sweetness and also makes the jelly smell so pleasant. Agar agar works like natural setting agent, it helps the jelly to set firm even without fridge.

The texture of rose jelly is soft and little bouncy, it feels very light when you bite. I usually cut them into small cubes, but sometimes I use fun shaped cutter to make it look more interesting, especially when serving for children. It looks great when added to falooda, milkshakes or ice cream. You can also enjoy it plain as a treat after meals.

There are many variations possible with this same method. You can change the flavor by using mango syrup, orange, or even mix fruit puree. Some people like to make it layered with two colors, which also looks very pretty. This recipe is very flexible so you can adapt it as per what you like.

I usually make this at home when I am planning to serve falooda or fruit custard or ice cream. Kids enjoy eating the jelly just like that, so I keep a box ready in the fridge. It takes only few minutes to prepare and then you just need to wait for it to set. It is simple but feels very special.

Rose Jelly Ingredients

• Water - I just used water as the base to dissolve agar agar and rose syrup. It helps to carry the flavor evenly and gives a soft texture. You can also use part of milk but plain water works best.
• Sugar - I added sugar for sweetness, it balances the rose flavor. If your rose syrup is already sweet you can reduce it little.
• Rose syrup - This gives the main flavor and also bright pink color. I used homemade rose syrup, but you can use store bought also. Rose essence with sugar can also be used if syrup is not available.
• Food color - I added few drops of red food color makes the jelly bright and attractive. If you do not want artificial color you can skip it, the jelly will still taste nice.
• Agar agar (china grass) - I used this as the setting agent. I have used strands. You can also use agar agar powder if that is available.

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How to make Rose Jelly Step by Step

1.Take 1 and ½ cups of water in a mixing bowl.Add rose syrup and pink food color.Mix well.

2.Now add sugar,whisk it well until sugar completely dissolves,Set aside.In another bowl,cut agar agar into small bits.

3.Rinse it once then add ½ cup and let it to boil.Boil until you see the strands completely dissolved.

4.Strain to the bowl containing rose water mixture.Mix it well with whisk.

5.Pour it in the tray/bowl where you want to set the jelly.Leave it undisturbed for 30mins.No need to keep in fridge it will setwell in room temperature itself.

6.Cut into squares/or use cookie cutter to get cute desired shapes.I used a flower and heart shaped cutter.

7.In the serving glass take chilled milk,add jelly cubes then add a scoop of icecream,Drizzle rose syrup and serve.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Agar agar dissolving - I usually boil agar agar until the strands are fully melt. If it is not dissolved properly, the jelly will not set right and feels watery.
• Mix quickly - After adding rinse it once then add ½ cup and let it to boil. Boil until you see the strands completely dissolved. agar agar to rose mixture, you need to whisk fast and pour right away, because it start setting very soon.
• Mold choice - I often pour mixture in flat tray and cut into cubes, but sometimes I use small molds for fun shapes. Kids always enjoy star or heart jelly more.
• Flavor variations - You can even try with fruit puree instead of rose syrup for more natural flavor. I have tried mango and pineapple, both taste really good.
• Serving ideas - I sometimes use rose jelly as topping for falooda or custard, it adds nice color and also extra sweetness.

Serving and Storage

Serve Rose Jelly plain as small cubes, or add it to desserts like falooda, ice cream or custard. It looks good as a garnish in milkshakes also. You can store leftover jelly in an airtight box in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Keep it covered so it does not dry out.

FAQS

1.Can I skip food color?

Yes you can skip it. Food color is completely optional.

2.Can I use gelatin?

Yes you can, but agar agar is vegetarian and sets better at room temperature. Gelatin needs refrigeration.

3.Can I reduce sugar in this recipe?

Yes you can adjust sugar depending on how sweet your syrup already is. Taste the mixture before setting.

4.How much time take to set?

It usually take around 30 to 40 minutes for setting in room temperature.

5.Can I make different flavored jellies together?

Yes you can make two or three flavors like mango, orange, and rose. Cut them in cubes and mix for colorful dessert.

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