and is often mixed with sugar and gelatin, or pectin (a starch naturally found in fruits and vegetables) to thicken the juice ...

Once cooled, cover and chill in the fridge where it will thicken and become more jam-like. It will keep for up to 2 months. Spread the jam over hot, buttered toasted teacakes, crumpets ...

Try too my chicken marylands and grapes recipe. The ginger beer gives the jelly some sweetness andlight. Photo: Nikki To / TWAM Put the jelly in the centre of the table for a showstopping dessert.

For the jelly, heat the blackcurrants ... For the blackcurrant mousse, add the frozen mixed berries to the pan of cooked berries, pour over 50ml/2fl oz water and bring the mixture to the boil.