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Damson cheese recipe?

boredjellybean
boredjellybean Posts: 565 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi there

I have searched on here but can't find anything....

I have some damson's coming my way & would love to make my hubby some damson cheese (well that's what his gran called it when she made it) I guess its like a damson jelly but sort of thicker/grainier? (sorry not a very good description) it lasts for months/years in the cupboard too

any help would be great

thanks in advance

BB

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  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there

    I have this recipe from my good housekeeping preserves book ... I have never tried it -but here it is
    Damson Cheese -makes 3lb
    1. 3lb damsons -washed
    2. sugar
    • Place the fruit in a pan, cover with water and simmer gently for 15-20 mins or until fruit very soft
    • scoop out the stones as they come to the surface
    • using a wooden spoon press the fruit pulp through a nylon sieve and measure the puree
    • return it to the pan and add 12oz sugar for each 600ml puree
    • heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to the boil and boil gently, stirring frequently -for 30-40 mins or until so thick the wooden spoon leave a clean line through it when drawn across the bottom of the pan
    • pot and cover the cheese
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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Try googling -there are loads of recipes. Here's just one of them Damson Cheese Recipe. It's something I've been meaning to try myself.
  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,269 Forumite
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    try to put it in pots which have straight sides if you're going to want to turn it out like a fruit pate to have with cheese, meat etc. Greasing the inside of the pot with almond or other tasteless oil also helps.
  • Preservesgirl
    Preservesgirl Posts: 1 Newbie
    3lbs damsons, boil with about 1pt water, I use a preserving pan, sieve through muslin, (I put it in a large sieve).
    Measure the juice and pour into the pan
    Add approx 3/4 lb sugar and very gently heat, try not to boil, stir occasionally.
    When the wooden spoon leaves a clear mark across the bottom of the pan then the cheese is ready, pour into jars and allow to cool
    It's delicious when cold with cold meats, pates and cheese.
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