Elderflower Gooseberry Crystal

 

Ingredients

For the Main Component:

2 cups fresh gooseberries, topped and tailed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp elderflower liqueur

1 tbsp water

For the Secondary Component:

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp elderflower syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

For the Sauce / Layer / Topping:

1/2 cup white grape juice

1 tsp powdered gelatin

1 tbsp honey

For Garnish (optional):

2 fresh elderflower blossoms

1 pinch granulated sugar

Directions

Combine gooseberries, sugar, and water in a small

saucepan over medium heat.

Simmer for 8 minutes until the berries burst and the

liquid becomes a thick syrup.

Stir in the elderflower liqueur and set aside to cool

completely.

In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, elderflower

syrup, and vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form.

Bloom the gelatin in cold grape juice for 5 minutes, then

microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved.

Stir the honey into the gelatin mixture and let it cool

slightly until it begins to thicken into a clear gel.

Layer the cooled gooseberry compote into glass bowls,

followed by the elderflower cream.

Spoon the clear honey-grape gel over the top to create a

crystal-like finish.

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 4)