By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
114 cal · 150 min
Lemonade Jelly with Basil
Recipe GLPR2813d304c659fb
A refreshing British-style dessert jelly featuring bright lemon juice and fresh basil, set with gelatin and topped with whipped cream. This light and fragrant treat combines citrus and herbaceous notes for an elegant presentation.
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Ingredients
¾ cup Fresh lemon juice
150 g Granulated sugar
25 g Fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
½ cup Pulp-free orange juice
3 teaspoons Powdered gelatin
Whipped cream, for serving
Directions
Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and orange juice in a medium saucepan. Gently warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely—do not allow the mixture to boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the basil leaves. Let them steep in the warm liquid for 5 to 10 minutes to infuse their flavour.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing lightly on the basil to extract any remaining liquid. Discard the basil solids.
Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the warm liquid and let it sit for 1 minute to bloom, then stir until completely dissolved and smooth.
Divide the liquid evenly among six serving glasses or moulds. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the jelly is set and firm.
Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Comments
All ingredients are standard at Charlotte grocers—lemon juice, sugar, basil, orange juice, gelatin, and whipped cream cost around $12–15 for six servings, or roughly $2–2.50 per serving. The stated 150 minutes is honest: this is a dessert that requires 10 minutes of active work, then 2+ hours of chilling, so it demands advance planning rather than last-minute execution. It's a bright, low-fuss summer finish that reheats or sits well at room temperature, and suits a dinner party better than a weeknight. Fresh basil is the only real variable—Food Lion and Harris Teeter stock it year-round, but check it before checkout, as quality varies; if you already grow it, this drops a dollar per serving.
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