Kiwi Fruit Jellies
desserts
2 lb kiwi fruit, peeled
1 juice of 1 lemon
3 cup sugar
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup liquid pectin
Green food coloring, if desired Superfine sugar
Line an 8 x 10-inch pan with wax or parchment paper. In a food processor or blender, combine fruit, lemon juice and 1 cup sugar.
Puree. It may be necessary to do this in batches. Pass the liquid through a food mill or fine strainer into a large saucepan. Add remaining sugar; stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes; add butter; still stirring, boil 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in pectin and a few drops of coloring, if desired.
Pour into prepared pan and allow to set overnight in cool place. Cut into attractive shapes and roll in sugar. Store in a cool place in airtight containers with wax paper separating the layers. Will keep up to 1 week.
Makes about 2 lb.
Source: Gifts From The Pantry By Annette Grimsdale
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