Lithuanian berry jelly drink - Kisielius

starch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while cornstarch is more widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sweetener

Honey adds flavor and is often considered healthier.

fruit juice

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: water with flavoring

Fruit puree can enhance flavor while being lower in sugar.

berries

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit provides sweetness and flavor at a lower cost.

Add 1 liter of cold filtered water to a pot.

Grate the rind of an organic lemon into the water for flavor.

Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the pot, about 3-4 tablespoons.

Add 4 tablespoons of potato starch to the pot.

Add 6 tablespoons of unrefined cane sugar to the pot.

Heat the mixture on medium-low, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

Once the mixture begins to heat up, continue stirring until it thickens and darkens.

Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes after it starts boiling.

Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.

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