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JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

Obviously, some of these will be used in variations of sloe vodka, but I am also going to have a go at jam for the very first time. Quick question - do I need a jam thermometer?

oatcake · Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Posts: 1592

No - you can test for setting point by placing a little jam on a cold saucer, push it with your finger & if it wrinkles, setting point has been reached. x

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

Thanks for the illustrated guide!

Fruit picked, jars ready for steralising, fingers crossed it works.

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

I thought you might like it! Good luck!

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

On no - disaster!!!!!!!!!!! It won't set. What can I do?
Tastes nice though.

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

Boil it some more until it does? Did you add any lemon juice? Equal quantities of sugar to fruit?

If all else fails freeze it and use it as a pouring sauce for ice cream.

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject:

My Mum used to just keep adding sugar in those situations!!
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JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

ok we'll see ehat happens - update tomorrow

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

Did you do a really rolling boil once the sugar had been added - and uncovered?

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

Panic over! It worked! And it tastes lovely!

I think the problems could have been that I didn't let it simmer long enough before adding the sugar. This releases the pectin that helps it to set, but I was too keen. Added to that myimpatience and my general state of panic about possibly wasting half of my beautiful bullaces...

Well its all sorted now. Was eventually put in jars at gone eleven o'clock and the first bit came out again about nine hours later for my breakfast.

Thanks Smallholder and rainbow Bright!

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

Ah thats good. Well done! I'm making some tomorrow I think. The key to good jam making - so I have read - is slow simmering and cooking beforehand and a rapid quick boil afterwards!

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

Greengage jam tonight!

And a variety of vodkas and gins!

could be in for a fun evening...

gorgeous51 · Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 1945

I feel like I have strayed into the Women's Institute forum. Shall we do a naked calendar?

LOL x

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject:

Glad it worked out, JD! Sounds delicious. x
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smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

Well if you remember from a previous thread - some of us have got the boobs for it! Laughing

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

I haven't, but am good with a camera.

smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7356

Have made my greengage jam now. I could pose with a couple of well placed jars!