Fun and fruity individual desserts with a layer of set cream – use portable jam jars to pack up for a picnic
Prep:20 mins
Makes 6
9 gelatine leaves600ml apple juice4 tbsp golden caster sugar250ml Pimm’s6 strawberries, hulled and chopped298g can mandarin segments in juice, drained200ml single cream100ml semi-skimmed milk6 thin slices of cucumber, to serve (optional)mint sprigs, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Put 7 gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water and set aside to soften for 5 mins. Meanwhile, heat the apple juice in a small pan with half the sugar until steaming. Remove from the heat, squeeze out the water from the gelatine, then add it to the pan, 1 leaf at a time, stirring until dissolved. Add the Pimm’s and stir again.STEP 2Divide the strawberries and mandarin segments between 6 jam jars, pour over the apple juice and Pimm’s mixture , then put in the fridge to set for at least 4 hrs.STEP 3When the jelly has set, soften the remaining gelatine as before. Heat the cream, milk and remaining sugar in a pan until steaming. Squeeze out the water from the gelatine, add it to the pan and mix well. Set aside to cool for 10 mins. Pour the cream mixture over the jellies, then chill for 1 hr.STEP 4Top each jelly with a slice of cucumber and a small sprig of mint. Pack into a cooler bag for transporting. Can be made 1 day before serving.
