Jelly Drizzle Food

JALAPENO JELLY GLAZE

Steps:

• Melt the jelly or preserves over low heat or in a microwave oven.
• Stir in flavoring ingredients.
• Note: Chunky preserves melt more readily when they are first pureed in a blender or food processor.

GRAPE JELLY-GLAZED BLACK COD

Steps:

• Place the soy, jelly and vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the jelly melts, about 1 minute. Let the glaze cool, and then place in a resealable plastic bag with the cod. Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour.
• Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Remove the cod from the marinade and place the marinade in a small saucepan. Transfer the cod to the prepared baking sheet. Bring the glaze to a boil and turn off the heat. Remove 2 tablespoons of the glaze from the pot, reserving the rest for serving, and brush the cod with the glaze. Broil the cod about 5 inches from the heat, brushing with additional glaze halfway through, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. It should feel just firm to the touch.
• Stir together the scallions and zest and sprinkle over the fish. Serve with rice and the reserved glaze.

STRAWBERRY JAM GLAZE

Steps:

• While the cakes cool, whisk powdered sugar, milk, jam, and a few pinches salt in a medium bowl until smooth. The consistency should be viscous but not overly thick; adjust with more powdered sugar or milk as needed.

JELLY DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Put the water the lemon juice and the jelly (jam) into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Continue to boil for just a few minutes and your jelly (jam) sauce will be ready to serve.
• Jelly sauce is ideal for drizzling over puddings or ice-cream and you can use any flavor jelly that you choose.

PEPPER JELLY DRIZZLE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and vinegar, and blend for a few seconds. Transfer to a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat over high heat until it comes to a vigorous boil that cannot be stirred down. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature undisturbed (stirring will encourage the formation of sugar crystals). Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

ZUCCHINI JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the zucchini, sugar, pineapple, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat. Boil mixture until the zucchini is clear; remove from heat. Add gelatin mix and stir until completely dissolved.
• Ladle into hot, sterilized jars to within about 1/4 inch of the top. Seal, and process in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes.

MEMBRILLO-GLAZED HALLOUMI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Melt the membrillo and sherry together in a small pan until syrupy. Leave to cool slightly.
• Cut the halloumi into long rectangular strips about 2cm wide, then in half again (where it naturally starts to separate) and thread onto thin skewers. Brush the halloumi generously with the glaze.
• Oil the bars of a barbecue, then light it and wait until the flames have died down and the coals are ashy white, or use an oiled griddle pan to stop the halloumi from sticking, then grill or griddle for 1-2 mins on each side until golden and charred. Turn only after the pieces of halloumi release themselves from the grill and it's easier to use tongs to pick up the cheese, rather than handling the skewers. Squeeze over a little lemon, or drizzle with the sherry vinegar to serve.