Lemon Verbena and Summer Fruit Gelée
Lemon Verbena and Summer Fruit Gelée is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Rub verbena sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine sprigs with wine and 3/4 cup sugar in a heavy medium saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRub verbena sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine sprigs with wine and 3/4 cup sugar in a heavy medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer 1 minute.
Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 1 hour.
While verbena mixture steeps, finely grind verbena leaves with remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor or an electric coffee/spice grinder.
Gently toss fruit with verbena sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl.
Let stand while verbena syrup finishes steeping.
Sprinkle gelatin over water and let soften 1 minute.
Meanwhile, reheat verbena syrup until hot, then stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Stir in macerated fruit with juices and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cool and thickened (the texture of raw egg whites) but not set, 8 to 10 minutes.
Very lightly oil baking pan with vegetable oil (not necessary if pan is nonstick or if using individual glasses).
Pour gelée into baking pan and chill in refrigerator until set, at least 3 hours.
To unmold, dip pan in a larger pan of hot water 5 to 10 seconds to loosen.
Invert onto a serving plate (do not unmold if using individual glasses).
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.