Lemon Gel

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Course: Dessert | Servings: 6

Lemony refreshing gel will cleanse your palate while satisfying your sweet tooth. You could sweeten a bit of whipped cream to go on top or leave it light, lemony and luscious. Inspired by Lori Longbotham in her cookbook Luscious Lemon Desserts.

3 ¼ cups water

1 cup sugar

¼ cup lemon zest

1 ¼ cups lemon juice

3 pkgs plain gelatin, like knox

2 Tbsp limoncello

Measure water in a heatproof liquid measuring glass, add sugar, lemon zest and juice and gelatin. Stir and let the gelatin bloom for 5 minutes. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir and give it 2 more minutes. Stir in the limoncello and strain the lemon zest out through a sieve if you want a smooth texture (I left it in). Lightly spray oil 6 1-cup ramekins to divide gel into. Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours to set before serving.