Sunday 1 July 2012

Jam & Salad

Last year was the first time I tried making jam and chutney.  I found I loved Gooseberry jam for its tangy sweet and zingy taste.

The best recipe book I've found is River Cottage Handbook - Preserves - the recipes always work.

1kg gooseberries, topped and tailed
1kg Granulated Sugar
500ml water


Put the gooseberries and water in a deep pan (the mixture will bubble up).  Cook until the berries are soft.  Add the sugar and bring to a rolling boil, boil 9-10 minutes.  Test for setting point (I use a thermometer).  When ready remove from the heat and pour into your sterilized jars (wash jam jars in hot soapy water, rinse, put in the oven on a low heat to sterilise).







I also had a nice salad for tea using home grown lettuce!  You can read my latest veggie growing post here.


8 comments:

  1. I love the idea of gooseberry jam! The supermarket up the road from me has palettes of gooseberries for sale but I held off buying any because I wasn't sure what I wanted to make with them apart from maybe a crumble.

    The salad looks yummy too!

    Jess
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    http://sugar-and-sparkle.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I'd recommend it - so quick and easy to make! The salad was great - thanks x

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  2. I haven't try that Jam but really delicious

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  3. yummy - I love homemade jam!! I have never tried gooseberry before, tho. :)
    love your label stickers too. xx

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    1. :) thanks! I picked them up in a gift shop though you can get them on amazon if you search for "Kitchen Label Set" x

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  4. I went through a phase of making jam a lot last year, kept saying I would give some to friends but I always ended up eating it myself! x

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    1. :) I'm definitely planning on making some for xmas gifts this year x

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