Taiwan / Desserts

Aiyu lemon jelly

Name: Aiyu lemon jelly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 500 g prepared aiyu jelly; 300 ml water; 40 g sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey

Cool prepared aiyu jelly in a bright lemon and honey syrup.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Let’s make it.

Warm water and sugar just until dissolved, then cool.
Stir in lemon juice and honey.
Cut prepared aiyu jelly into spoonable pieces and divide between four bowls.
Add syrup and chill until serving.

A little kitchen note

Uses prepared aiyu, not a homemade seed-gelling method. Chill about 1 hour. Honey is unsuitable for children under 12 months. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Check prepared jelly ingredients. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

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