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Photo by Karen S Booth |
This is a short and sweet post for today, as I posted two articles on my blog yesterday and I am pretty busy in the Jam Factory again, mopping up all of the windfalls after a pretty blustery day yesterday. I didn’t have time to take any new photos either, and the eagle eyed amongst you will spy that my jam labels are from 2007 ~ however, that just shows you how popular this jam is in my house, as I make this jam EVERY year and by the New Year, I am lucky if I have 2 pots left.
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Photo by Karen S Booth |
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Photo by Aaliyah’s&Aaron’s mum |
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Photo by Aaliyah’s&Aaron’s mum |
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Photo by Aaliyah’s&Aaron’s mum |
This lovely Autumn jam has been entered into Ren’s Simple and in Season Monthly event! Do join in, it is a wonderful to promote the seasons!
Ingredients:
- 900g (2 lbs) cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
- 900g (2 lbs) pears, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
- 900g (2 lbs) plums, halved and stoned
- 50g (2 ozs) fresh ginger root, bruised and tied in a muslin bag
- 2.25 kilos (4 1/2 lbs) sugar
- 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
- butter (optional)
looks delicious! and so very versatile too! I've not tried damson before, somehow have missed it in the 2 years in london, but they sound so awfully english tea-time-ish, and I really want to try them now! ok in 2 weeks' time, when i go back!
Thanks Shu Han! As soon as you come back, this is the jam to make! VERY English tea time, you are correct!
Karen
Karen, that jam looks lovely. I have printed out the recipe as we are almost out of jam.
I will be making this as I see that I have all the ingredients needed ready to hand. Thank you for this recipe Karen. Cannot wait to write this name on the jars. What a splendid name . Also, I'm now in a rush to try the flavour after your description. Mmmmm. Your happy jam making / preserving days sound great.
Thanks Paula, I am sure you will love this jam! I hope so anyway!
Karen
Brilliant Kentish Keg-Meg! It really is such a pretty jam and as you say, such fun to write the name on the labels too! Let me know how you get on…..
Karen
Fabulous name for a jam! I'm going to give it a go… thanks for the recipe!
Karen another super recipe, I can see that all my friends will be getting home made preserves this christmas.
You have won my giveaway, do email me your postal address, so I can send the book and glasses to you. 🙂
That sounds like the best of jams. I haven't tried this combination before, it sounds yummy. What a fabulous name too. I must get more creative when naming my jams 🙂
Thrifty Household ~ Thanks! I am sure you will love it.
Jude ~ I left a message on your blog, I just cannot see where to email you!! I can see where to add my email for updates, but no contact button! I am OVER the moon that I won, thanks so much!
Thanks Jac! I cannot take the credit for the name, but it is fun and quirky isn't it? It is a lovely jam too!
Karen
That looks so good Karen. With the wind we have there should be plenty of windfalls. I don't have any trees myself but may get some fruit from friends.
I love the name of this jam…and the very seasonal ingredients! Some of my favourite flavours of early Autumn so I will have to make this. Need a lesson or two in jam making – what's is a setting point? Thanks for entering it into Simple and in Season. I love the jam on the spoon photo. x
Thanks Ren! Setting point can be checked this way: To test for this, pour a little onto a cold saucer ~ I keep two or three in the freezer. Push it gently with your finger, if the jam wrinkles, it is ready. If not continue to simmer for a little longer.
Thanks Janice ~ I have loads of windfalls due to the high wind…..maybe you have a neighbour with fruit trees?
Karen
Stunning photos… Who are Aaliyah's&Aaron's mum???
Looks delish, and you're right, the perfect color for fall! You are always such a busy bee!~
This is possibly the best name for a jam I have ever come across! I love reading the blog Karen- I learn so much (as well as getting a lot of enjoyment!) each time I read it, thank you!
This looks delicious and the color is amazing. I am fairly new to caning and I notice you omitted a water bath. You are the second person from Europe who omits the water bath. I think I will give this a try. I can only imagine how good this must taste.
Dave ~ thanks, the photos are taken under a pseudonym, a friend who made my jam took them!
Thanks Heather, this is always a busy time of the year for me!
Karen
Thanks Kate ~ who could not love a jam with a name like that! LOL!
Karen
From beyond my kitchen window ~ yes we do not use the water bath method that much in Europe for jams and chutneys, and I still have jars of jam from 4 years ago that are fine ~ you need sterilised jars and good hygiene and you will be fine! Thanks for you lovely comments!
Karen
what a great post – this lokos so delicious. I love the photos.
Just saw your link on Simple and In Season. I'm definitely going to have to try this!
P.S. I just realized that you're French Tart–I love your mixed spice recipe and use it all the time!
This is a great recipe, and a lovely name.
I’ve bookmarked it in case I can get a gleaning group together, or if my plea on freecycle works. I’m offering to take windfalls in exchange I’ll drop them off a pot of jam. It has worked well for me in the past, but the freecycle community is not as big here yet.
Brilliant, I hope you manage to get hold of all the fruits needed for this fabulous jam! Karen
It looks gorgeous! I love it ! Think I’m gonna try . Thanks for the recipe.
Enjoy your weekend.