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Post by Dr Bill on Oct 25, 2009 10:06:21 GMT
What happened to the marmalade Jen?
I made some earlier this year and it went down a storm - didn't last long. That was my first attempt at preserves but I recently did some green tomato chutney (which needs to mature so I don't know yet how that will turn our) and lemon marmalade which was delish.
I enjoyed the process very much (and the results even more) so I am going to invest in a proper preserving pan (used an aluminium stock pot before) and a funnel (filling hot jars with a ladle is a messy business)
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Post by farmersboy on Oct 26, 2009 7:48:44 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Nov 6, 2009 2:35:52 GMT
I bought a preserving pan and kilner jars last year, and set to and made marmalade. The first batch was runny and the second batch was completely solid!!!!! Having bought the gear, I will try again next spring.......possibly!! ;D ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 6, 2009 6:53:40 GMT
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Post by oldmoleskins on Nov 6, 2009 8:46:25 GMT
If you have the kit and like the 'tradition' then starting with an orange is the way to go - but for £1.50 I buy a huge can of MaMade sliced Seville oranges from the supermarket and with the addition of some sugar and water, maybe a drop or two of lemon juice to sharpen it, 15 minutes later I have 6 jars of marmalade. Experiment with the sugar content - it will set with less than they suggest if you prefer a better fruit/sugar ratio.
O-call-me-domestic-goddess-M
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 6, 2009 19:31:08 GMT
Oh drat I have taken all my jam jars to the recycle bin now  |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 6, 2009 23:49:02 GMT
MaMade looks a good bet OM, does it taste synthetic though ( with having preservatives?)
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 7, 2009 7:18:04 GMT
I bought some from the WI stall at the local craft fair At least I assumed it was Home Made ;D As I have marmalade every single day of the week, with my toast, I really should think about making some Maybe over the Christmas Holidays  |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 7, 2009 7:54:59 GMT
Im still waiting for my promised marmalade ;D
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Post by oldmoleskins on Nov 7, 2009 8:22:35 GMT
MaMade looks a good bet OM, does it taste synthetic though ( with having preservatives?) Hadn't noticed anything other than marmaladyness... says "prepared Seville bitter oranges (75%), water, citric acid, gelling agent (pectin)" on the tin so nothing to pickle the brain there. I was just musing on the economy, let alone the control over sugar content: I reckon the 5 or 6 jars cost 3 quid: 50/60p per jar: less than half the price of Coopers, almost a third. Sometimes I put a drop of Scotch in it when there's a couple of jar's worth left in the pan to ring the breakfast changes. OM |
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Post by Tig on Nov 7, 2009 11:48:09 GMT
How much is 'a drop' of Scotch OM? I wouldn't want to add too much and stop it setting x Tig |
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Post by Dutchy on Nov 7, 2009 14:26:00 GMT
;D Somehow making cocktails out of it does not seem an option either when things go badly awry.
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 7, 2009 16:50:42 GMT
I keep thinking about trying marmalade. A friend of mine makes her own every year and she cuts the peel nice and chunky - I love it that way.
I can just hear my dad agreeing whole heartedly with the drop of scotch idea OM ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 7, 2009 17:11:35 GMT
I can remember my Nan buying huge tins of something similar OM, could have been the same stuff I guess. She used to get loads of jars of marmalade from it. Like the idea of the extra ingredient ;D
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Post by oldmoleskins on Nov 8, 2009 17:39:35 GMT
How much is 'a drop' of Scotch OM? I wouldn't want to add too much and stop it setting x Tig I generally put a capfull in what's left of the mix after three 'plain' jars have been taken - so that's a capfull to the three remaining jars. I've just noticed an invitation to write off for free marmalade recipes and jar labels: send a large sae to MaMade Leaflet and Label Offers, PO Box 439, AL4 0YG. Says nothing about proof of purchase... OM. |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 8, 2009 17:53:39 GMT
Thanks OM, I'll definitely give it a go.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 13, 2009 6:36:41 GMT
Where did you get your preserving pan from Auricula
That stumped me have to say tried everywhere
Otherwise would have gone ahead am sure but time went by and then I lost interest really ;D
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Post by Dr Bill on Nov 13, 2009 11:00:22 GMT
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Post by Jilly on Nov 13, 2009 11:23:50 GMT
My mum who makes all her jams & chutneys from scratch swears by MaMade, I've just got a can myself & I'm planning to make it either this weekend or next. A very timely suggestion for an extra ingredient OM.
Jillyx
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Post by Barbara on Dec 3, 2009 8:29:14 GMT
I'm making marmalade today, I'm putting whisky in some, any suggestions for something different for the others. I might give one as a present to an elderly aunt, she loves a drop or two when it's cold weather.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 3, 2009 13:27:09 GMT
I wonder what a splash of cointreau would be like Barbara I'm happy to do any taste testing for you ;D |
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Post by Barbara on May 4, 2010 14:03:49 GMT
I've just made another 7 jars of marmalade, it's soooooooooo easy and tasty, you should give it a try Jenny. ;D
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Post by Dutchy on May 12, 2010 16:02:11 GMT
There is a lady nearby whose brother grows fruits all sorts and she offers jars at 2.70 Euro a piece.
Making your own seems like a good idea to provide a little income too then ;D
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