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.
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.
ReplyDeleteThe salad looks yummy too!
Jess
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I'd recommend it - so quick and easy to make! The salad was great - thanks x
DeleteI haven't try that Jam but really delicious
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Deleteyummy - I love homemade jam!! I have never tried gooseberry before, tho. :)
ReplyDeletelove your label stickers too. xx
:) thanks! I picked them up in a gift shop though you can get them on amazon if you search for "Kitchen Label Set" x
DeleteI 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
ReplyDelete:) I'm definitely planning on making some for xmas gifts this year x
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