You know how some recipes can get you more revved up than others?
When I saw how well these little sangria jellies turned out, I just about burst with excitement!
Then I had a Woody Allen moment and was absolutely convinced I was going to get flattened by a truck before having the chance to share them with you…
Phew.
I’m still here.
And so are you!
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These fruit jellies are so much fun and are sure to add a splash of novelty and elegance to your summer celebrations.
What I appreciate most about them is their complete adaptability. You can vary the size and content entirely according to dietary need and preference.
If you are making a batch of sangria jellies for children, you can use a combination of water and delicious fruit juice such as white grape to keep the base translucent so that the beautiful, colourful fruit shines through at maximum capacity.
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| I just love how the orange is suspended in the jelly mid-glass |
Or, you can go for a brilliantly coloured beverage in a purple grape or ruby red tone, as desired.
For adults, you can play around with white, red, or rosé wine. Or, if alcohol is not in the picture, you can simply omit it and use a sparkling water or fruit juice. Since I generally prefer the taste of drinks without much sugar, I found sparkling water to be the perfect complement to the dry white wine and fruit in the featured version.
But you can do whatever you like with these – including varying the fruit content. You can also play with the size of these jellies – setting them up in shot glasses, ramekins or, in the featured version, I used a clear cylinder glass (with one cup capacity).
Depending on how you set it up size wise, you can offer these jellies as an apéritif or digestif or simply enjoy them for dessert, as you wish.
Chilled White Wine Sangria Gelée
- 2 cups dry fruitty white wine (I used a Niagara Riesling that was lovely – Cave Spring 2009)
- 2 cups sparkling water (such as Perrier or Pellegrino) or fruit juice or plain water
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruit, (such as orange, lemon, lime, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, blackberry, peach, etc.), chopped into bite sized pieces where necessary
- 2 packets (each 7 grams) unflavoured gelatin powder
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Makes 4 one cup servings
Note: if you are using sparkling water, you will notice a fizz effect and likely the accumulation of bubbles (frothing) on the surface of your glasses. You can simply use a spoon to scoop away the froth. It’s quite easy to deal with.
The ratio of wine to sparkling water used in this recipe renders a relatively mild alcoholic taste. If you prefer, you can experiment with 3 cups white to 1 cup water, etc. as desired.
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Place wine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow mixture to come just to a boil and then remove from heat. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved and well integrated. Add sparkling water (or fruit juice or plain water).
Meanwhile, divide fruit among 4 x one cup (250-mL) glasses. Pour wine mixture into each glass dividing it among the four glasses.
Refrigerate sangria jellies until set, about 2-3 hours. They will store well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
It would be great if you can share the recipe or the method to make these little sangria jellies. I have been trying to make it on my own, but there is always missing from the final product.
Hello, can you share with me what part of the recipe/method is not coming through for you? The recipe and method are towards the end (back half) of the post. Thanks!
This really looks wonderful! Love it!
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Gorgeous. What a great dessert idea, a little bit indulgent, a little bit naughty from the wine :)
I love adding sparkling water or club soda to my sangria too! It makes it so refreshing! An I really love how you added gelatin!
Hey Kelly … Just wanted to stop by and let you know that yesterday I was the featured food blogger on Foodista. The post they chose to highlight was the Chickpeas & Cheese recipe that I found on your site. How exciting :-)
These are SO pretty! Love, love love. Such a great idea. Perfect for summer.
What a refreshing summertime dessert and so pretty too.
Gorgeously Refreshing & Creative.WOWww
Happy Weekend, dear Kelly <3
This is so pretty and looks so refreshing. I like that it is clear and you can really see the fruit. Elegant dessert. Congrat on te Top 9.
How can you go wrong with something called “jellies”? :) I just love that word! As far as a drinking wine, I find a Riesling too sweet, but I can see that it would make great jellies! What a fabulous recipe and SO CUTE! Actually these jellies are more gorgeous than cute! I just love these jellies! What a great word and great treat!
Looks refreshing and congratulations on making the foodbuzz Top 9!
This fruit jelly looks great! I’ll have to remember to not add kiwis like I did last time.
Kelly, I love a good drink, and sangria is one of my summer faves! They look beautiful! I wonder how they would work with a little agar agar….hmmm
Kelly, I don’t remember the last time I saw such a beautiful dessert (and I’m even wondering if I have ever seen such a gorgeous edible thing in my life!). It also looks particularly festive! As someone who is not really fond of the traditional, well set jelly, but rather of its wobbly, falling off the spoon counterpart, I will certainly give your dessert a try playing with my last favourite toy: agar. You can expect some feedback soon on my blog!
This is exactly what a girl needs after a long week in the heat – genius, Kelly!!
I agree, these are so beautiful! Very creative too! I’d could have one right about now to cool off, it was 100 degrees here in Mi yesterday but will drop down to mid 90’s! Need some now! LOL
SO PRETTY!
:-) Mandy
What a creative and delicious idea!
These look quite delightful – I never had a jelly made with sparkling water before – what effect does it have on the flavour? Does it taste “fizzy” in the end?
It’s so pretty – how did you get the fruit to float at different places in the glass? The blueberries seem to have sunk down… when I made my jelly they all floated up. Maybe it’s the sparkling water?
Thanks for your persistence Sally! ;-)
Oh yes these fruit jellies look so much fun too! That’s something I have been missing out. I haven’t made jelly in a long long looong time! I keep forgetting about things I want to make. I love the clear jelly with fruits in it – really delusional and beautiful!
The idea of using sangria in jelly is so innovative my friend :D
Much love!
Cheers
CCU
Extremely elegant and fun at the same time, not an easy combination to achieve, but you’ve done it! Perfect!
I pinned it right when I first saw the post this morning, but I suppose you know that already… ;-)
This is stunning!! Looks so elegant!
So pretty, Kelly. Did you leave the rind on the orange? or is it a Kumquat? This does look like a perfect summertime dessert or even intermisso for a big dinner. I made a wine gelée a few years ago as a palatte cleanser for a dinner party. It went over very well. http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2010/01/09/wine-gelee-2/
I can see this being switched up to Mojito Jellies in our house. Thanks for such a timely and beautiful dessert.
Really pretty!! Using sangria as a jelly base is such a brilliant idea!
These look so great with the colorful fruit! And, this looks like such a refreshing dessert.
Wow, this is seriously gorgeous! I love how the fruit is suspended in the jelly. I happen to love jelly, and think this would be such a perfect dessert straight out of the fridge on a hot day. Not to mention this could be totally patriotic for the 4th of July holiday coming up this week!
Thanx for stopping by my blog.Thats a pretty cool drink,perfect for this summer….