[Elaine G]

I have been gathering blackberries with a view to making bramble jelly. Some are in the freezer at the moment.
I believe that blackberries are low in pectin, so should I be using jam sugar with pectin added.
I have Val's book - but it seems to have been put into a safe place somewhere 
so would be grateful for any help.

Thanks

Elaine

[mumofstig]

here you go
http://www.allotment-garden.org/recipe/132/blackberry-jelly-recipe/

[Elaine G]

Oh thanks Mum.
Why didn't I work out that Val's recipes would be on here too? Sorry, its been a long week!
Cheers

Elaine

[Kleftiwallah]

When straining through a jelly bag,   RESIST the temptation to squeeze the bag to get more juice out as your jelly will not be clear.  A crime to jelly makers!    Cheers,     Tony.

[Elaine G]

Thanks Tony.
How DID you know that I would be tempted to do that 

Elaine

[mumofstig]

I just push it through a metal sieve,  to get the worst of the pips out, and call it Bramble & Apple jam.
The yield is higher that way, if you're feeling Frugal   

[Swing Swang]

Or make clear bramble jelly, then reserve the unpressed sludge to make a 'cheese' with a similar texture to marmelada/membrillo/quince cheese. I do this with my blackcurrents so that I don't waste any of them.