Cut this summer jelly into small cubes and serve in glass bowls. It will look like precious pink crystals.

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram strawberries, hulled
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons gelatin

Method

1. Slice the strawberries and place in a saucepan with 1½ cups of the water and all the sugar.
2. Simmer very gently for 20 minutes until the strawberries are softened. Strain through a jelly bag or clean Chux cloth placed cover a sieve for about 2 hours. Do not squeeze, as the jelly will be cloudy.
3. Sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining water and allow to swell. Heat for 15-20 seconds in the microwave or until the gelatin has dissolved. Stir into the strawberry juice, Pour into a loaf tin or shallow lasagne-style dish and refrigeratre overnight until the jelly has set.
4. Cut into cubes to enjoy with summer fruit and ice cream if wished.

Cooks Tips

- Strawberries are delicious "poached" in wine or spiced syrup. They only need to be warmed through.