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Eating and Drinking => Cooking, Storing and Preserving => Topic started by: Janeymiddlewife on July 30, 2009, 21:50

Title: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: Janeymiddlewife on July 30, 2009, 21:50: I had a go at making this without a recipe last year as i didn't have quite enough blackberries. The kids really liked it and it seemed to last longer than bramble jelly, but it was cloudy.
I can't remember whether I used a lemon with it or not - Delia's recipe for bramble seedless uses a lemon I think, BUT, if I put in the apple, pips, core & all, will I still need a lemon (as I don't have one, only a lime and somehow that doesn't seem a good combination!)
Thanks
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: Moosey on July 31, 2009, 10:14: I would think that using the peelings etc you wouldn't need the lemon assuming thats for added pectin??? But I am far from an expert i'm afraid! ::) :lol:
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: Janeymiddlewife on July 31, 2009, 15:32: Thanks Moosey - it's set beautifully and absolutely scrummy - not too sweet :tongue2:
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: Moosey on August 01, 2009, 10:51: Cool! :D :D :D Now I want to make some :lol: :tongue2:
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: sunshineband on August 01, 2009, 15:42: Noticed that the brambles across the road are ripening nicely -- I think I'll get out there with a basin :D after this inspiration
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: mumofstig on August 01, 2009, 21:33: Yup..the blackberries on the railway sidings are starting to ripen, soon be jam time :D
Raspberries are in their first year so not enough from them....only to taste in passing you understand :)
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: Mosslane on August 05, 2009, 20:19: Just picked the first pound of berries from our lane tonight. Still loads to come so me thinks I need more jars!!! :lol:
Title: Re: Bramble & apple jam
Post by: sunshineband on August 05, 2009, 20:34: Been out picking and had enough to share with a friend too :D Safely bagged up in the fridge --- Friday is jam day 8)