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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 15, 2009 7:19:32 GMT
By starting this Thread I feel I am now committed and cant back out  I am going to make my own Marmalade  Reason is that EVERY morning my brekky is toast, coffee, marmalade and just recently not been happy with any of the marmalade bought GF gave me a jar last Christmas, home made, and the difference was so very obvious I notice in Feb issue of Country Living there are 3 pages of how to do it - cant be that hard ;D So if anyone has any hints, tips b 4 I begin would appreciate it I am stuck on the "butter muslin" what is that? and I need to buy a Preserving Pan and a Jam funnel Oh and get some jars together - that could delay me for a while  |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 15, 2009 7:31:37 GMT
I have marmalade every day for my breakfast,i eat Duerrs that i get at ASDA but i would be willing to test a jar of yours Jen ;D
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Post by isabella on Jan 15, 2009 8:16:24 GMT
You are going to start me off jennywrenn - I haven't made marmalade for ages  My'tips'would be to buy a stainless steel preserving pan. Muslin is a very thin sort of material - you may be lucky in buying some if you have an old-fashioned haberdashery shop.You can buy muslin nappies for babies  When you cook the peel make sure it is well cooked or it will be a bit tough in your marmalade. I got a jam funnel for Christmas - at last ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 15, 2009 18:07:54 GMT
OO how exciting Isabella - we could post photos of our preserves when they are made Ys FB I will post you a jar - could be nearer the Spring tho |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 15, 2009 18:29:41 GMT
You wont forget will you,ill have to remind you from time to time |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 15, 2009 18:43:57 GMT
Am not sure which one to make - one has brandy and whiskey in it - but first thing in a morning dont think would like that But then not sure about other persons |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 15, 2009 18:52:52 GMT
You had better let me try them first ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jan 15, 2009 19:09:42 GMT
It's fairly easy Jenny and I hope you enjoy the experience and your results of course.
I can't get enough of Frank Coopers Fine Cut Marmalade - it's perfect (smile)
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 16, 2009 6:16:17 GMT
Ideal Home mag were giving away some preserve jar labels with a CD to print them out - I bought a copy a few weeks ago
They will come in handy now wont they - at least I have made a small start
Will get all the other stuff next week ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 16, 2009 16:46:44 GMT
Dont forget Seville oranges |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 19, 2009 18:41:52 GMT
Anyone listen to the Archers today - someone was making MARMALADE I am not sure who as dont listen to it very often but will listen again on i player to see if can get any tips ;D |
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Post by purplejulia on Jan 19, 2009 18:54:25 GMT
I listened to it Jenny. It was most certainly Phil or Jill Archer making the marmalade. Both smug and sanctimonious and perfect marmalade makers. Unlike my marmalade which I boiled for too long and it crystallized. You need a huge pot for boiling it.
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 19, 2009 20:23:30 GMT
I don't actually like marmalade...more of a jam person really.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 22, 2009 20:55:17 GMT
It didnt go too well in the Archers today with the marmalade making The temperature gauge melted  so they tipped it all in the bin and the bin liner melted |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 22, 2009 21:03:42 GMT
I don't actually like marmalade...more of a jam person really. I like jam to,but wouldnt want it for breakfast,too sweet |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 22, 2009 23:10:30 GMT
Good luck with your marmalade Jennywrenn, I would'nt eat it if you paid me but I love the smell of it. I imagine it will smell delicious when you're making it. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 23, 2009 6:56:34 GMT
I cooked rhubarb - a first - last night and the smell was delicious too - still not got all my ingredients - not sure where to go buy them really - will try the market at the weekend I agree FB jam in a morning too sweet - but am surprised you dont like it in a morning - dont you have 4 spoons of sugar in your tea - ooops sorry think that was supposed to be a secret |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 23, 2009 7:08:24 GMT
Its no secret Jen,i dont care what others think,and its 3 by the way,well it is a mug,not a ickle cup
Cant believe you not cooked rhubarb,ive got a patch in the garden and im cooking it every week when its ready
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 23, 2009 7:26:06 GMT
I never get the time really to start cooking when I get home from work - but just recently been leaving half hour earlier which makes a big difference I made four rhubarb crumbles - really num num - was tempted to eat another after the first |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 3, 2009 18:28:43 GMT
I bought the Jam Sugar today ;D just got to get the Preserving Pan, butter muslin, jam filter and jam jars - not a lot really - where to get it all from is proving a problem
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Post by farmersboy on Feb 3, 2009 18:57:15 GMT
So i wont be getting a jar yet then,id better go buy some then ;D
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Post by Essexgirl on Feb 4, 2009 7:54:36 GMT
[quote author=jennywrenn I made four rhubarb crumbles - really num num - was tempted to eat another after the first [/quote] Rhubarb crumble is my absolute fav desert, I just love it, can't get enough. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 4, 2009 22:10:44 GMT
It is in short supply at the supermarket so I grab a bundle each time I go - I only buy British and it is really nice But back to my MARMALADE ;D Today I bought a Jam Funnel and some Butter Muslin It is not as easy as it sounds - getting the ingredients is a mammoth task just for starters |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 10, 2009 19:11:08 GMT
I bought the jam pot covers today Just got to get selection jam jars and the preserving pan |
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Post by carolann on Feb 15, 2009 10:00:49 GMT
I love Marmalade on toast first thing in the morning. Jen there was a large shop in Manchester near Kendals which sells Preserving pans and every sort of utensil for cooking, I just loved looking around it, dont know if its still there as I havent been to Manchester for a while.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 15, 2009 15:39:04 GMT
Ooo I cant think which shop this was - only go into Manchester in an evening but I do know Kendals has a late night on a Thursday - I think there is a shop in Macc that sells them - one in Trentham Gardens said they could order one - am getting there ;D
Got about 5 jars so far - you can buy them think they are called Kilner jars but think they could be expensive
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 15, 2009 16:23:08 GMT
Could you ask at work if anyone saves jam jars? I've got a shelf full in the shed for when I make strawberry jam (not much use as you are so far away) but I'd share with anyone here who mentioned they needed jars! Have a feeling Lakeland sell jam jars and they probably have a preserving pan and other marmalade making kit...and they deliver. I've always thought about trying marmalade because I love marmalade with really chunky peel in it but it always sounds a bit trickier than jam making! |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 15, 2009 16:25:36 GMT
Just checked Lakeland and they do sell jam jars and they are doing a special offer on a preserving pan and a thermometer at the moment.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 25, 2009 18:09:28 GMT
OOO I have only just seen this and I passed Lakeland last week
I have been lent a thermometer and think I have a pan that will serve as a preserving pan but not sure - they seem to be about £40 which is a lot if the one I have will suffice
It is taking longer than ever
Have got enough jam jars now, I think, just need to sort out the bloomin pan
Will keep you posted Jasmine ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Mar 4, 2009 21:18:43 GMT
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so they tipped it all in the bin and the bin liner melted
