Osmanthus Jelly (Gui Hua Gao)
A clear, fragrant jelly dotted with golden osmanthus flowers and red goji berries, cut into jewel-like diamonds.
- Time3 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the goji berries in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Whisk the agar powder into the water in a pan and leave for 5 minutes. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring, and simmer for 2 minutes until dissolved.
2 min - 3
Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and most of the osmanthus. Turn off the heat and leave for 3 minutes so the flowers scent the liquid.
3 min - 4
Pour into a rinsed 20 cm square tin. Scatter over the goji berries and the rest of the osmanthus.
- 5
Cool for 30 minutes, then chill for 2 hours until firm.
120 min - 6
Cut into diamonds or squares and lift out with a palette knife. Serve cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
