Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 8h
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 8h 55m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

272
Calories
0.7g
Fat
69.2g
Carbs
1.1g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
5mg
Sodium
Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

Recipe Description

This Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly is a sweet and delicious, delicate jelly with a hint of freshness from mint. The apple flavor is enhanced by cider vinegar which makes it absolutely perfect with lamb. Make it now and save some for spring.

These are my top three tips for making this jelly recipe.

1. Do not peel or core the apples – leaving these in will help the jelly to set.

2. When the fruit is dripping over a container, do not squeeze the fruit or the jelly will be cloudy and not clear.

3. To check that the jelly is set, place a few saucers in the freezer to cool. These will be used to test if it is set.

To make Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Bring gooseberries, apples, mint and water to a boil

    30 min
    Step 1 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint JellyStep 1 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Place 800 grams of gooseberries, 500 grams of diced Bramley apples and a bunch of mint in a large heavy bottomed pan. Add just enough water to cover the fruit and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the fruit is soft.

  2. 2

    Add cider vinegar

    5 min
    Step 2 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Add 425 milliliters of cider vinegar and simmer for 5 more minutes.

  3. 3

    Leave to drip overnight

    8h
    Step 3 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the contents into a jelly bag or muslin cloth. Leave to drip overnight over a large container.

  4. 4

    Place a few saucers in the freezer

    1 min
    Step 4 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Place a few saucers in the freezer to cool. These will be used to test how the jelly sets.

  5. 5

    Boil juice with sugar

    15 min
    Step 5 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint JellyStep 5 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Pour the juice into a saucepan. Stir in 450 grams of sugar for each 575 ml of juice.
    Heat gently, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Remove any scum that forms on top with a slotted metal spoon. Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the contents of the pan to a boil. Once the jelly is at a rolling boil, keep stirring for 15 minutes before removing from the heat.

  6. 6

    Test setting consistency

    1 min
    Step 6 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Take a saucer from the freezer. Spoon a few drops of jelly onto it and leave to cool for a minute or two. Run your finger through the jelly, and if it’s ready it will wrinkle slightly. Return the pan to the boil if it is not ready.

  7. 7

    Chop mint leaves

    1 min
    Step 7 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    As the jelly cools, chop the mint leaves finely.

  8. 8

    Stir mint into jelly

    1 min
    Step 8 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint JellyStep 8 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Stir the chopped mint into the jelly until it is evenly dispersed.

  9. 9

    Pour the jelly into sterilized jars

    1 min
    Step 9 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Transfer the jelly to sterilized small jars. Place the lids on top straight away.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly

    Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Once opened, store in the refrigerator.

This Gooseberry, Apple & Mint Jelly is such a delicious preserve! Store it in a cool dark place and the jelly will keep for up to one year. Try out this recipe soon and come back to leave a comment letting me know what you think!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Bee
April 8, 2025
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So easy, love!

Lara
January 25, 2025
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Superb jelly, loved making it while reminiscing about my grandma's kitchen. The mint adds a fresh twist.

Sunny
July 18, 2024
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So delicious jelly. Made it last weekend and my family loved it with lamb. Will definetly make again soon.

Fiona
May 28, 2024
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Superb! Making this jelly was a fun way to use my late grandmother’s apples. It was easy and the mint added a lovely twist. Can’t wait to have it with lamb at our next dinner party. Everyone loved it!

Beto
May 13, 2024
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Hice esta mermelada para una cena y fue un éxito total. ¡Sencillamente deliciosa!

Zoe
March 3, 2024
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Superb! Made this jelly for a family BBQ and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the fresh mint taste, and it paired wonderfully with lamb. So proud of how it turned out! Definitely a recipe I'll be making again.

Kathy
November 12, 2023
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Fantastic jelly, made it with my kids and loved!

Olivia Smith
June 29, 2023
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Absolutely amazing jelly! My family loves it on lamb! Made it together with my kids, and the mint flavor is just perfect. Can't wait to share it at our spring brunch!

James Thompson
January 29, 2023
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Superb! Made this jelly with my kids and they loved it. It’s a family favorite now, especially with lamb. Thanks for sharing!

Jane Smith
October 17, 2022
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Delightful! Made it for a picnic and everyone loved it.

Zach
September 10, 2022
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Delicious and refreshing!

Tina McAllister
August 15, 2022
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Superb

Fabi
June 10, 2022
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Hice esta gelatina para una cena familiar y todos la amaron, el sabor fresco es lo mejor.

Quinn
April 12, 2022
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Whipped this up for a family dinner and it was a hit! The mint gave it a refreshing twist. My kids couldn't get enough, definalty making it again soon.

Fernanda
March 20, 2022
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Deliciosa! Hice esta mermelada para la cena familiar y fue un éxito. Todos amaron el toque de menta. ¡Gracias por la receta!

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