Sloe gin and blackberry jelly This sloe gin jelly recipe couldn't be easier! Make the most of the hedgerows with this tasty grown-up jelly recipe that's elegant with a kick. Ingredients 4 gelatine leaves, broken up and soaked in warm water 600g/1lb 5oz blackberries 400ml/14fl oz water 4 tbsp caster sugar ½ lemon 150ml/¼ pint sloe gin Method Break up the gelantine leaves and place in a small bowl and vocer with just enough water to cover. Soak for 1½ hours. Place the blackberries, water, sugar and lemon juice into a pan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to simmer until the fruit has broken down completely to a sauce. Place a sieve lined with two layers of muslin over a bowl and strain the blackberry mixture into the bowl. (Don't press the pulp, as this will make for a cloudy jelly.) Once all the liquid has drained through discard the fruit pulp. Place the collected liquid into a clean pan and cook over a low heat, until just warm, then whisk in th