Almond Jelly Chunks With Sweet Tangy Longan Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Jelly Chunks With Sweet Tangy Longan

• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Longans In Heavy Syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Lemon, Juice Of

How to Make Almond Jelly Chunks With Sweet Tangy Longan

1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and ½ cup of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of the hot milk mixture with 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin until completely dissolved.
5. Pour the gelatin mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Stir well to combine.
6. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch square baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
7. Once set, cut the jelly into small cubes or diamonds.
8. In a medium bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) of longan (or lychees) with its syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
9. Add ice cold water to the longan mixture, adjusting the amount to your preferred sweetness. Start with ½ cup and add more as needed.
10. Gently fold in the almond jelly cubes. Add a handful of ice cubes for extra chill if desired.
11. Optionally, add a few maraschino cherries, halved.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!