Riesling Gelée with Strawberry Conserve

Prep Time25 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert

Materials

  • 1 1/2 cups Somerset Ridge Riesling
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1 /4 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • Strawberry Conserve
  • 1 pint strawberries cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Somerset Ridge Riesling

Instructions

Step 1

  • Make the gelée In a small saucepan, combine the Somerset Ridge Riesling and sugar and bring to a low simmer over moderate heat, swirling gently until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Step 2

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the cooled syrup and let soften for 5 minutes.
  • Warm the syrup over moderate heat and stir to dissolve the gelatin, about 1 minute; let cool slightly. Pour the gelée into 4 wine glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

  • In a small bowl, gently stir the strawberries with the honey, sugar, lemon zest and Somerset Ridge Riesling. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 4

  • Spoon the strawberry conserve over the gelée and serve.

Notes

**If you would like to make ahead of time, the gelée can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.**