Claret Jelly

• red wine↗1 cup

  1

• red currant jelly↗1 cup

  1

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• strip lemon peel1

  1

• boiling water1 cup

  1

• unflavored gelatin↗2 tablespoons

  softened in

• cold water1⁄4 cup

  for 5 minutes

• brandy↗2 tablespoons

  2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the jelly, sugar, peel and boiling water into a saucepan.

2. 2

   Stir over low heat until jelly and sugar dissolve.

3. 3

   Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and add gelatin, stir until fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Strain the mix and add claret and brandy.

5. 5

   Rinse 3-4 cup jelly mold with cold water, then pour the mix into the mold and refridgerate until "set"; about 4 hours.

6. 6

   Flip out of the mold and serve.