A grown-up take on a childhood favourite

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I see no reason why jelly can’t be for grown-ups, too. The essence of the fruit, its heart and soul, set into a glistening, jewel-like dessert. The high acidity level in grapefruit means you need a little more gelatine than usual. You will need about 3 grapefruits, depending on size.

For the jelly
Serves 4
gelatine 6 small sheets
pink grapefruit juice 500ml
lemon juice of 1
sugar 2 tbsp