Vegan Gluten-Free
Balsamic jelly cubes with red bell pepper fondue

Ingredients

servings
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 oz agar-agar powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 oz potato starch
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for coating)

Preparation

  1. Reduce balsamic by half; whisk in agar-agar, pour into a mold, and chill until set.
  2. Blend peeled, deseeded peppers raw; strain fine. Whisk in potato starch to reach a nappe/fondue consistency.
  3. Cut jelly into cubes, optionally toss in sugar for sparkle, and serve with the pepper fondue.

🍷 Wine Pairing

Ziobaffa Organic Sangiovese 2017 — bright cherry and herbs play well with sweet-tart balsamic and roasted pepper notes.

Ziobaffa Organic Sangiovese 2017 — bottle Shop Ziobaffa at Wine.com Affiliate link (thanks for supporting Tuscany Cuisine)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Balsamic Jelly with Bell Pepper Fondue

Calories110
Protein1 g
Total Fat0 g
Carbohydrates24 g
Sodium360 mg

*Approximate; update with lab-tested values if available.