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Post by Plocket on Sept 9, 2007 18:04:16 GMT
It's the time of year for jam making - just in case you hadn't remembered!!! I've started to made blackberry and raspberry jelly today (there weren't really enough of each to make individual batches) - it's boiled and is now dripping, and I will add the sugar and boil it tomorrow. I can't wait to try it ;D
Is anyone else a jam maker, and if so what do you make?
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 9, 2007 18:35:11 GMT
Oh Plocket, I am striving to be a jam maker. I have done crab apple and cinammon, sloe gin (use the fruit after it's done with the gin - an 'interesting' one) and raspberry, alpine strawberry and gooseberry (all in one because there wasn't enough of each to do individual jams) and plum. I like experimenting. ;D
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Post by Plocket on Sept 9, 2007 18:38:28 GMT
I just adore crab apple jelly but I can't find crab apples anywhere  What do you do with the sloes after you've made the gin though? We do damson gin coz mum's got loads of damson trees - mind you she's got blackthorns too but for some reason we go with the damsons. I don't really experiment though - I tend to use what mum grows ;D OH wants to start making cider but I'm not convinced that M&D have the right trees, and we don't have the equipment either  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 9, 2007 18:39:49 GMT
I make a lot of jam.
This year I have done Rhubarb and Strawberry which is lovely together (three quarters strawberries and one quarter Rhubarb), then Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, and Plum jam. Meant to some Blackberry jelly but forgot.
RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 9, 2007 18:47:45 GMT
I just adore crab apple jelly but I can't find crab apples anywhere What do you do with the sloes after you've made the gin though? We do damson gin coz mum's got loads of damson trees - mind you she's got blackthorns too but for some reason we go with the damsons. I don't really experiment though - I tend to use what mum grows ;D OH wants to start making cider but I'm not convinced that M&D have the right trees, and we don't have the equipment either Well the 'sloe gin jam' (love that name) is easy really. After you've drained the gin from the sloes, weigh it to work out how much sugar you'll need, then you tip the fruit into a pan and gently heat it (I'm doing this from memory), add the required amount of sugar (I did 1lb sugar to 1lb fruit), continue to gently heat until sugar is completely dissolved and then bring to boil and boil until setting point reached. I like jams a bit on the runny side rather than very jammy and this one worked well for me. I'm going to give it another try this year. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 9, 2007 18:49:12 GMT
I make a lot of jam. This year I have done Rhubarb and Strawberry which is lovely together (three quarters strawberries and one quarter Rhubarb), then Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, and Plum jam. Meant to some Blackberry jelly but forgot. RF Oh I like the sound of the rhubarb and strawberry one RF. I'll give that a go next year I think. |
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Post by isabella on Sept 9, 2007 18:50:12 GMT
I love making jam ;D Plocket - When I made my Redcurrant Jelly I really couldn't be doing with jelly bags ( I used to) so I just tipped the cooked fruit through a fine nylon sieve - I didn't press it though! The resulting jelly is quite acceptable ;D  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2007 20:48:03 GMT
More of a Chutney girl really ;D
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Post by owdboggy on Sept 9, 2007 21:26:41 GMT
My OH makes Apple, Blackcurrant, Bramble, Damson,Loganberry,Raspberry,Strawberry, Redcurrant, Plum,Greengage,Crab apple and Quince Marmalade. There may be others but that is allI can think of at present. All from our own fruit too!
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Post by jean on Sept 9, 2007 22:56:02 GMT
I've made rasberry/blackberry jelly and mixed fruit jam with rasberry juice, blackcurrants, blackberries and strawberries. Still have loads of fruit in the freezer. I made jam with rhubarb and strawberries last year and it was lovely  Done pickled onions, pickled red cabbage and beetroot chutney so far and I'm looking at runner bean chutney next |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 10, 2007 7:19:58 GMT
I just adore crab apple jelly but I can't find crab apples anywhere What do you do with the sloes after you've made the gin though? We do damson gin coz mum's got loads of damson trees - mind you she's got blackthorns too but for some reason we go with the damsons. I don't really experiment though - I tend to use what mum grows ;D OH wants to start making cider but I'm not convinced that M&D have the right trees, and we don't have the equipment either Well the 'sloe gin jam' (love that name) is easy really. After you've drained the gin from the sloes, weigh it to work out how much sugar you'll need, then you tip the fruit into a pan and gently heat it (I'm doing this from memory), add the required amount of sugar (I did 1lb sugar to 1lb fruit), continue to gently heat until sugar is completely dissolved and then bring to boil and boil until setting point reached. I like jams a bit on the runny side rather than very jammy and this one worked well for me. I'm going to give it another try this year. Gordon Bennett Shrubby I bet it's potent jam!!! ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 10, 2007 7:21:31 GMT
I bet it is acceptable Isabella. I'm fussy about the pips which is why I make jelly in the first place - it's a bit more hassle but I think it's worth it. I bet the sieve works just as well.
I made some lovely chutney last year with unripe tomatoes and home-grown apples. Most of the family got some ;D I don't really like it myself but it seems so daft to waste the tomatoes.
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 10, 2007 18:47:21 GMT
Well the 'sloe gin jam' (love that name) is easy really. After you've drained the gin from the sloes, weigh it to work out how much sugar you'll need, then you tip the fruit into a pan and gently heat it (I'm doing this from memory), add the required amount of sugar (I did 1lb sugar to 1lb fruit), continue to gently heat until sugar is completely dissolved and then bring to boil and boil until setting point reached. I like jams a bit on the runny side rather than very jammy and this one worked well for me. I'm going to give it another try this year. Gordon Bennett Shrubby I bet it's potent jam!!! ;D Well, like they say Plocket 'everything in moderation'. No harm on a bit of toast is there? ;D |
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Post by owdboggy on Sept 10, 2007 21:02:07 GMT
Forgot the Worcesterberry, now that is a nice jam!
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Post by jean on Sept 10, 2007 21:20:11 GMT
I'm fussy about the pips which is why I make jelly in the first place - it's a bit more hassle but I think it's worth it. I bet the sieve works just as well. An old pair of stockings/tights work really well P and frozen fruit is easier to get the juice from Whats a Worcesterberry OB ? |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 11, 2007 7:05:15 GMT
Mmmmmm tasty idea there JLottie!!! ;D Actually I've got a lovely straining bag but it's not the colour it used to be Mum gave me another bag but it's much thicker, and I don't really know what it's for. I'm going to try it on the damson gin when the time comes. |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 11, 2007 7:06:03 GMT
Gordon Bennett Shrubby I bet it's potent jam!!! ;D Well, like they say Plocket 'everything in moderation'. No harm on a bit of toast is there? ;D Toast in the morning? Coo that would set you up for the day!!!  |
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Post by owdboggy on Sept 11, 2007 8:27:13 GMT
Worcesterberry is rather like a black gooseberry. The plant is a species of Ribes with extremely long and sharp thorns. Crops well and is less acid than gooseberries.
Breakfast for me is home made bread and home made jam from our own fruit. No butter or butter substitutes. Tea, no milk of course and no sugar.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 19:06:21 GMT
I've been thinking about making some jam and some of these flavours sound delicious. Could anyone give me a really easy jam recipe/method to follow to make my own please.
Thanks
FA x
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Post by Plocket on Oct 6, 2008 10:11:36 GMT
I've put a crab-apple jelly recipe on the board already FA and it depends on what sort of jam or jelly you are going to make as to how much sugar you need, and whether you need to add something with pectin which you need to help it to set. Let us know what you want to make and we'll help with recipies and tips |
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What do you do with the sloes after you've made the gin though? We do damson gin coz mum's got loads of damson trees - mind you she's got blackthorns too but for some reason we go with the damsons. I don't really experiment though - I tend to use what mum grows ;D OH wants to start making cider but I'm not convinced that M&D have the right trees, and we don't have the equipment either 
Done pickled onions, pickled red cabbage and beetroot chutney so far and I'm looking at runner bean chutney next 