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Post by Missredhead on Nov 19, 2009 13:57:39 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 19, 2009 14:49:26 GMT
I follow the recipe on the side of the preserving sugar packet MRH. I've only made strawberry jam recently but the recipe worked well.
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Post by Tig on Nov 19, 2009 15:43:26 GMT
I've had a go at making various jams this year, some more successful than others  I was worried the damson cheese I made wasn't going to set - three months on it has solidified to a very firm (rubber-like) jelly in the jar  Good luck Missy  x Tig |
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Post by isabella on Nov 19, 2009 15:51:24 GMT
Hello MRH I followed the recipe on the pkt of sugar for strawberry jam and it worked very well With plums you have to make sure they are cooked a bit before you add the sugar to soften the skins.Plum jam should be fine for setting - give it a go - you will be so pleased when you taste the jam Much much nicer than bought Not sure about pineapples though - I think it would be hard to get a 'set'.Pineapples have an enzyme that prevents a jelly from setting so I am wondering if the same would apply to jam  You might have to mix it with another fruit -not sure though - sorry  |
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Post by Missredhead on Nov 19, 2009 19:36:33 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 19, 2009 19:43:39 GMT
Well that's no help - will go see if I've got any preserving sugar in the cupboard.
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 19, 2009 19:47:19 GMT
Well, that was quick - I haven't got any.
But how about this recipe from Delia's forum...
PLUM JAM
1kg red plums, chopped
1kg sugar
Cover plums with sugar and leave overnight. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil rapidly to setting point. Pack, cover, cool & seal.
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 19, 2009 22:25:58 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Nov 20, 2009 12:58:34 GMT
I am now the proud owner of 6 jars of plum jam  Don't know what it tastes like yet though..it is still too hot to do a taste test ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 20, 2009 13:41:41 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Nov 20, 2009 13:46:03 GMT
Could eat the rhubarb but can't eat anything with orange in it. I love fresh oranges but not anything that is flavoured by them...strange one aren't I? I didn't realise how much stirring was involved in making jam..my arm aches now Might try one with softer fruit next time. |
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 20, 2009 14:42:10 GMT
Well done MRH - let us know what it's like after you've done a taste test - or 2 just to be certain ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 3, 2009 13:27:59 GMT
Have you tried your plum jam yet MRH |
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Post by Spruance on Dec 3, 2009 16:02:36 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 3, 2009 18:03:36 GMT
Have you tried your plum jam yet MRH Yes and it was really nice even though a bit thick... I will try with normal sugar next time and not the 'special' jam sugar. Thanks for that Spru |
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You might have to mix it with another fruit -not sure though - sorry 
