Beet and Apple Jelly (Vegan)

I tend to reduce the amount of sugar to the bare minimum, which many people find “not sweet enough,” so please increase the amount to your liking. For more healthy gluten-free, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog, www.InnerHarmonyNutrition.com.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 12  ounces beets
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 4  tablespoons  coconut sugar crystals
• 300  ml water
• 2  teaspoons agar-agar, powder
• 1  apple, diced (small)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (for apple soaking water)

Directions

1. Steam whole beets until soft (about 45 minutes). (I pressure-cooked for 25 minutes.).
2. Soak apple pieces in salted water for 5 minutes to prevent oxidation.
3. When the beets are no longer hot, peel and cut into chunks.
4. Place cooked beets and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Transfer the liquid to a sauce pan and add lemon juice and sugar.
6. Bring to a boil, add agar-agar powder and let it boil for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Transfer the liquid to individual ramekins or glass containers. Place diced apple pieces on top and push them down.
8. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
9. Infuse love and serve!