Clear Lemon Jelly Filling Recipe
🍋 Description:
Indulge in the delightful tang of citrus with this Clear Lemon Jelly Filling recipe. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite cakes or pastries, this homemade filling promises a zesty sensation with every bite.
⏲️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
⏲️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 25 minutes
🍰 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins
📝 Recipe Yield: 1 filling for cake
🔶 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 792.6
- Fat Content: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 692.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 177.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 151.8g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 lemon, rind of
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1/3 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir in water gradually, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for an additional minute, ensuring the mixture is fully thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add lemon peel and butter, stirring until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice for that vibrant citrus flavor.
- If desired, add food coloring for a visually appealing touch.
- Allow the mixture to cool before using it as a filling. This will help it set properly.
- Pro Tip: If the filling seems too soft, refrigerate it for a short while to achieve the desired consistency.
This Clear Lemon Jelly Filling is not only easy to make but also versatile, adding a burst of freshness to any dessert it accompanies. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of lemon in every spoonful!
