450g raspberries,
boysenberries, strawberries, blueberries, peeled
and
cut apricots for peaches.
600ml water.
100g sugar.
150ml red or white wine.
3 1/2tsps gelatine.
Method:
Place the clean washed fruit into
a saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil,
turn down the heat and simmer for 15- 20 minutes,
or until the fruit is very
pulpy. Strain the liquid but do not press the
fruit otherwise it will make the juice cloudy.
Place the gelatine into a small bowl and stir
in 2-3 tablespoons of water. Leave to stand for
2-3 minutes.
Return the fruit juice to the saucepan and stir
in the sugar. Bring to the boil, then turn down
the heat. Stir in the gelatine and simmer, stirring
continuously until the sugar and gelatine have
dissolved and are well mixed into the liquid.
Remove from the heat and cool before pouring into
a serving bowl or 4 -6 individual glasses.
Chill for several hours until set.
About this Recipe: A thinner version of
Kisel was also popular as a drink in Russia before commercial
softdrinks came along.