Making Jam in a Microwave

Chris25

Ooohh, I might try this today as I've got a couple of left-over plum jam jars!!

Trying2Save_3

How did the jam making go Chris25?

Maisie

I have a big bag of damsons in the freezer that I intended to make jam with but never got around to doing it.

Any easy ideas for jam or other recipes for them?

Anyone have a recipe for damson liqueur.?

Thanks.

Trying2Save_3

Damson Jam: http://thefoody.com/mrsbpreserve/damsonjam.html

Damson Cheese: http://thefoody.com/mrsbpreserve/damsoncheese.html

Damson Wine: http://www.homewinemaking.co.uk/damson.html

Damson Gin: http://www.recipes4all.co.uk/index.php/topic,109.0.html

Chris25

Trying2Save wrote:

How did the jam making go Chris25?

Ooops, sorry - haven't read this one for a while............

I thought it was a little sweet but tried it again and just took out 2 tablespoons of sugar and it was lovely - just the right consistenstancy, not too thick.

A friend of mine regularly uses tinned rhubarb for crumbles, pies etc and I was wondering whether that would be any good for jam? I might buy a tin just to get an idea of what it tastes like.
I don't know though, whether it would break down too much as it's already cooked.

squeaky

There's a thread on rhubarb jam...

Click here

Ted_Hutchinson

Chris25 wrote:

Ooops, sorry - haven't read this one for a while............

I thought it was a little sweet but tried it again and just took out 2 tablespoons of sugar and it was lovely - just the right consistenstancy, not too thick.

A friend of mine regularly uses tinned rhubarb for crumbles, pies etc and I was wondering whether that would be any good for jam? I might buy a tin just to get an idea of what it tastes like.
I don't know though, whether it would break down too much as it's already cooked.

Why not invest in a rhubarb crown for the garden. They really are the easiest of easiest plants to grow. You could even have it as part of a flower border as the leaves/stalks are reasonably decorative.Every garden should have a rhubarb plant. It's really not enviromentally friendly to be buying canned rhubarb at this time of year when you can grow it yourself for virtually no cost to yourself and no food miles, nor canning costs for the environment

Chris25

Ted_Hutchinson wrote:

Why not invest in a rhubarb crown for the garden. They really are the easiest of easiest plants to grow. You could even have it as part of a flower border as the leaves/stalks are reasonably decorative.Every garden should have a rhubarb plant. It's really not enviromentally friendly to be buying canned rhubarb at this time of year when you can grow it yourself for virtually no cost to yourself and no food miles, nor canning costs for the environment

I agree entirely but i was thinking about late autumn/winter when it's not available. I know I won't be able to use strawberries with it then but I could try frozen rasps instead.

Grumpysally

This seems to be an old thread but Im guessing that you " jammy " people are still at large : )

I have a recipe for marrow,ginger and orange jam, which I want to try in the microwave. It uses granulated sugar and lemon juice. I was considering using jam sugar with pectin and not using the lemon juice. Also the recipe is to boil it for approx 15 mins, how long should I do it in the microwave? The quantity I think is for 1lb jam ( well it uses 1lb marrow so thats what Im guessing)
Any one any ideas?
Thanks

Chris25

not sure about marrow, I don't have a recipe for microwaving it and as it's so watery, it's probably different to soft fruit timing. But someone will have the info for you

I'll happily bump the thread