Vegan Pineapple Jelly Dessert
This pineapple jelly is a refreshing and light dessert made using pineapple skin! All you need is a few ingredients to make this low calorie vegan jelly. It is best enjoyed on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh pineapple slices
- skin of 1 fresh pineapple
- 1.5 tsp agar agar
- 50 g caster sugar
- 700 ml water
- 75 g sliced pineapples for the sauce optional
Instructions
- Boil pineapple skin: Add water, sugar and pineapple skin in a heavy-based pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add agar agar: Strain the pineapple-infused water and bring it back to the boil. Using a whisk stir in the agar agar. This will help it dissolve quicker without sticking to the bottom of the pan. Boil for 5 minutes stirring continuously.
- Add the pineapple slices and stir well. Boil for another 2-3 minutes. Pour the mixture in a bowl or mould and leave to cool before setting in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Pineapple sauce: Blend the pineapple slices in a blender and boil with 1 tsp sugar for 2 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the jelly with a garnish of mint leaves and pineapple sauce and enjoy.