[Madame Cholet]

finally used up the last lot of frozen fruit, damson with next doors rhubarb saw this combination on the net and is delicious.

[plum crumble]

recipe please? 

[Madame Cholet]

I just guessed and used about equal wieght of each 2lb 8oz then double again for sugar 5lb not too sweet. just polished off a wholmeal doorstep for supper.

[compostqueen]

They do say that strawberry and elderflower is a good combo

[cheshirecheese]

I make blueberry and lime, which is a classic combination so not 'unusual', but it really is delicious!  As well as scones, toast, croissants, etc., it's lovely on ice cream (I make it the consistency of a conserve rather than a stiffer jam), and my daughter even has it in her Brie sandwiches!!

1.3kg Blueberries
Zest & juice of 4 limes (I use more if they're the small ones)
1kg Preserving sugar with added pectin

Put the bluberries, lime zest & juice and half the sugar into a non-metallic bowl.  Lightly crush the berries with a potato masher.  Ensure everything is evenly combined and leave for four hours.

Tip the mixture into a maslin pan, stir in the rest of the sugar.  Heat slowly, stirring continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved.  Increase the heat and boil rapidly until setting point is reached.

Taken from Atkinson & Mayhew 'The Complete Book of Preserves & Pickles'.

[Plot74]

Rhubarb and dates go well in a pie
John

[GrannieAnnie]

I like rhubarb and ginger and melon and ginger!

[Madame Cholet]

pear and ginger is good too. anything and ginger is good in my eyes

[chrissie B]

plum jam with some dark chocolate in there.
chrissie b

[Madame Cholet]

plum jam with some dark chocolate in there.
chrissie b

do you melt in the pan or add chunks to the jar?