Sloe Gin and Blackberry Jelly

• 4 gelatine leaves
• 600 g blackberries
• 400 ml water</

About half an hour before doing anything else, break the gelatine and soak it in just enough warm water to cover. In the bottom of a pan place the blackberries with the water, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until the fruit has totally collapsed and fallen apart.

Place a sieve lined with a double layer of muslin over a bowl and drain the blackberry mixture unti