Angela's 'flexible' jam recipe

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  20 July 2009

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  20 July 2009

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  I made the raspberry jam to this recipe but with less sugar. It was quick, easy and delicious.

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• jb5370

  24 July 2009

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  What a great help it is to have all the quantities for the various jams all in one place. I made the strawberry jam and it is fabulous. Very easy. I don't have a sugar thermometer so did the plate in the freezer test to check for a set.

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• Katie

  30 July 2009

  Katie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Well, I dont know what I did wrong as I followed the instructions, however, I ended up with burnt strawberry toffee, that 2 days later the residue is still burnt to the pan that is soaking away in the kitchen. Can anyone shed any light as to what I did? Boiled it too hard or something? Not sure but would like to find out as living where we do there are quite often gluts from peoples gardens and I really want to make use of the produce.

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• helen

  30 July 2009

  helen commented on this recipe

  do you have tor emove the skins from the plums? if so when?

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• Tracy

  01 August 2009

  Tracy commented on this recipe

  I don't have a thermometer - what is the 'plate in the freezer' check?

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• Tracy

  02 August 2009

  Tracy commented on this recipe

  I made raspberry jam, but with 600g of fruit & equal amounts of sugar. Having never made jam before I did feel a little out of my comfort zone - but it was OK, perfect example of a nice simple recipe for any first time preserver! I did worry that the jam wasn't set enough - but I needn't worry it was fine. It tastes really nice on homemade bread - now I'm off to make some scones. x

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• ajhiggins

  02 August 2009

  ajhiggins commented on this recipe

  i have just tryed this receipe with plums and i didnt skin them its all about how u want your jam and i am waiting for it to set but i used the plate in the freezer test ( this is putting a plate in the freezer till very cold and when u want to test the setting temp u take plate out of freezer and take a small spoonful of cooked jam and place on the plate if it is still runny and doesnt set then its not ready if it sets like normal jam is in a jar then its ready) my kids tryed the spoonful that went on the plate and they loved it so i really hope it sets so they can enjoy it on there toast tomorrow morning.

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• ajhiggins

  02 August 2009

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  loved doing this it was so simple easy and fast

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• GinaB

  08 August 2009

  GinaB commented on this recipe

  my plum jam doesn't seem to be setting as it cools, can I rescue it and how?

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• Marola

  10 August 2009

  Marola rated and commented on this recipe

  

  GinaB I'm not expert on jam making but I don't think there is a lot you can do with it now. If I was you, I would use it in cooked recipes like steamed sponge or jam tarts. You might like to try www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1774/apple-flapjack-crumble it uses jam and is excellent. Made the above blackberry version. Lovely easy recipe. Stupidly made it on a hot day 33c/91f !

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• emmz

  11 August 2009

  emmz commented on this recipe

  GinaB you should put in some pectin which can help set the jam or add some chopped apple to it while cooking to help it set (you can get pectin from tesco and sometimes the chemist)

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• Mango

  12 August 2009

  Mango commented on this recipe

  Made the jam - made scones - bought double cream-YUM

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• Mango

  12 August 2009

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  Forgot to rate!

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• dawn

  13 August 2009

  dawn commented on this recipe

  Haven't made jam for a couple of years and as I have a lot of greengages at the mo (which I think are tastier than other plums) I used the plum quants and timings. It caught on the bottom a bit I think greengages may have more sugar that other varieties of plums so may reduce the sugar next time. It set beautifuly though and has that amazing honey sharp flavour that greengaes have. Yum!

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• dawn

  13 August 2009

  dawn rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Forgot to rate - need to try with other fruit before giving it a full five stars.

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• yetta

  14 August 2009

  yetta commented on this recipe

  can I make blackberry and apple jam?

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• Jennyf

  17 August 2009

  Jennyf commented on this recipe

  I had great success using blackberries with this jam today..lovely set. I find it a bit too sweet for my own personal taste..if I used less sugar and more lemon juice, would it affect the set too much?

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• Jennyf

  17 August 2009

  Jennyf commented on this recipe

  To yetta...yes, that's a lovely combination and the apples help it set...well, that may be the answer to MY solution, a bit of tart apple!

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• Jane

  18 August 2009

  Jane commented on this recipe

  My first attempt at jam making, having been given a huge bag of plums. Took 20 minutes boiling to set (cold plate method) otherwise fab and tastes gorgeous! Only made 3 x 1lb jars from recipe though, not 4 as stated. Maybe boiled so long it evaporated?

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Ingredients

• 900g fruit (blackberries, plums, raspberries or strawberries), prepared weight
• 900g golden granulated sugar
• knob of butter

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1.2 litres/4 jam jars

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Prep 10 mins

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• 900g fruit (blackberries, plums, raspberries or strawberries), prepared weight
• 900g golden granulated sugar
• knob of butter

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