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Jams, Jellies and Marmalades
This is so easy. And once you make it, you’ll kick yourself for not having made it sooner. 2 cups mashed strawberries 4 cup sugar 1 package of powdered pectin (1-3/4 ounce) 1 cup water Combine strawberries and sugar in Read More …
5 Seville oranges 1-1/2 cups Water 3 oz Fruit pectin 1/8 teaspoon Soda 5 cups Sugar 8 oz Preserved ginger; chopped Cut oranges into quarters; peel. Slice off any white pith from the peel then slice the rind very fine. Read More …
Herbs of choice Food coloring Apple juice Sugar Pectin Start off with an apple jelly recipe that comes with a box of powdered pectin. After skimming of the foam from the boiling jelly, divide it into 2 or 3 hot Read More …
5 lb. Japanese plums, crushed (about 4-1/2 qt.) 1 cup water 6 cup sugar 1/2 bottle (6 ounce size) liquid pectin Heat plums and water to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Strain but do Read More …
Yield: 4 pints 6 c Raspberries (3 pints) 2-1/2 c Sugar 3 c Cranberries (12 ounce bag) 1/4 c Fresh orange juice Grated zest of 1 orange Stir together the raspberries and 1 cup of the sugar in a medium Read More …
1 sachet sugar-free jelly, any flavor but strawberry or raspberry is nice 1/2 lb or 1 tin stewed rhubarb, sugar not needed. 1/4 pint (150 ml) warm water Melt the jelly in 1/4 pint (150 ml) warm water add the Read More …
12 pears, ripe, diced Granulated white sugar, to equal volume of pears 3 pieces preserved ginger, diced, 1/3 cup syrup reserved 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup water, approximately Combine all ingredients in glass, stainless steel or enamel pan. Bring Read More …
4-1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon grated lime rind 1 package powdered pectin 4 cups sugar In 8-quart pan combine all ingredients except sugar and mix well. Bring to a full boil Read More …
Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry. Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves. Highbush cranberries have a Read More …
2 quart fresh or frozen blueberries 4 cups water 12 cups sugar 6 ounce liquid fruit pectin Place blueberries in a large kettle and crush slightly. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 45 Read More …
2 cups finely-chopped cucumbers 4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup of lime juice (or lemon, but lime’s better) 2 tablespoons grated lime peel (if necessary, lemon will serve) 1/2 bottle liquid fruit pectin whatever coloring you fancy: beet juice, blueberry Read More …
Yield: 4 servings 25 g sugar 150 ml water 6 large heads fresh elderflower heads; or 25g dried 150 ml double cream 900 g mixed fresh fruit *; prepared 300 ml unsweetened orange juice; or apple juice 1 cinnamon stick Read More …
3 12 ounce bags cranberries, washed and drained 4 Oranges – juice and pulp (about 2 cups) 5 c Sugar 3 c Water Combine water & berries in a large pan. Boil until skins burst. Add sugar and orange juice/pulp. Read More …
1.75Kg/4lb sour apples 2 heads garlic (about 25 cloves) 10 small chilli (chilli) peppers 5 cups/1 litre/2 pts water preserving sugar Cut the apples into 2.5cm/1 inch chunks, do not peel or core. Separate & peel garlic cloves and cut Read More …
2 oranges 2 lemons 6 peeled, diced peaches 6 peeled, diced apples 6 peeled, diced pears 1 can crushed pineapple Sugar 1 bottle maraschino cherries, drained and chopped Squeeze out the juice and grind the oranges and lemons through a Read More …
Makes 4 pints or 8 – 1/2 pints 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 8 to 9 fresh Jalapeno, chopped fine 6 1/3 cups sugar 1-1/3 cups white vinegar Red or green food coloring (optional) 1 6-ounce bottle liquid fruit pectin Read More …
Serving Size: 70 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 cup vinegar 5 cups sugar 1 foil pouch liquid pectin (3 oz pouch, Certo or Ball) 5 small fresh hot red peppers (optional) Read More …
What’s fresh bread without good jam? Whether on toast in the morning, a slice of bread, or a leftover dinner roll, jam was meant for homemade bread. (We’re happy with a fresh dinner roll and strawberry jam for dessert.) It’s Read More …
450 g (1 lb) tart green apples 125 ml (1/2 cup) raisins 250 ml (1 cup) water 5 ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon 1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground allspice 1.1 l (4-1/2 cup) granulated Read More …
Yield: 3 Cups 2 tablespoons Butter 1 Garlic head 3 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Vinegar, cider 6 oz Liquid pectin Separate cloves, peel, and then mince. In large saucepan, combine butter and garlic over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until Read More …
4 cups strawberries, halved 1/2 cup concentrated white grape, juice (simmered down 1-1/2 cups) 2-1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1-1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (1-1/2 envelops) Place berries juices and lemon rind in saucepan. Mash berries slightly Read More …
Seed and stem bell peppers, cut into pieces and process in a food processor. Do not puree. Seed and stem habaneros leaving as many seeds as you want heat. Process in a food processor as with the bell peppers. Removing Read More …
1 orange 3 cups pear halves 1 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped 1 box powdered pectin 3-1/2 cups sugar * Wash and sterilize 5 or 6 pint sized canning jars. Coarsely grate the peel from the orange, Read More …
5 medium Jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup chopped seeded green peppers 1/4 cup chopped seeded red peppers 6 cups sugar 2-1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 bottle (170 ml) liquid pectin Grind up peppers, using all the juice. Put in kettle and Read More …
Yield: 4 Serving 720 g Shredded green tomatoes 170 g Raspberry flavored gelatin mix 800 g White sugar Nobody guesses that green tomatoes are in this very tasty jam. It freezes well, cans easily, and the preparation is very quick. Read More …
3-1/2 c Prepared fruit (about 1 pint-fully ripe blueberries And 1-1/2 lbs fully ripe-sour cherries) 4 c Sugar 1 Box SURE-JELL fruit pectin Thoroughly crush blueberries, one layer at a time. Stem and pit sour cherries and finely chop. Combine Read More …
2 lb Bitter oranges 2 Lemons 1 oz Root ginger 140 fl Water 8 oz Preserved ginger, chopped 7 lb Granulated sugar This recipe makes about 10 pounds of marmalade. Wash and halve the bitter oranges and lemons. Squeeze out Read More …
Although this recipe takes some time, you will be rewarded with a big bucket of sweet chili paste that lasts for ages. Enlivens stir fries, soups and grilled dishes. Makes 1 litre 4 Onions, peeled and chopped 6 Garlic cloves, Read More …
3 cups blackberries 2 cups water 1 pk powdered fruit pectin 5 cups sugar Yield: 6 servings Crush fruit thoroughly. Add water and fruit pectin. Stir until pectin is dissolved. Heat to boiling. Boil 5-10 minutes. Add sugar. Stir until Read More …
1 can crushed pineapple Juice of 2 lemons 7-1/2 cups sugar 1 (9 ounces) jar maraschino cherries 1 bottle liquid pectin red food coloring Combine pineapple, lemon juice, and sugar. Drain cherries; reserve juice. Add enough water to juice to Read More …
Yield: 72 servings 2 cups chopped red onion 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill Combine onion, lemon juice, water, sugar and salt Read More …
2 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatine 1 cup cold water 2 pints strawberries, sliced, or blueberries (about 4-1/2 cups) 1/2 cup sugar * 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry or orange liqueur (optional) * Use more or less Read More …
5 cups chopped green tomatoes 4 cups sugar 1 (3 ounces) package strawberry jello Chop up enough green tomatoes to measure 5 cups, juice and all. Put tomatoes in a large saucepan with the 4 cups sugar. Mix well and Read More …
Yield: 6 half pints 6 Green Chiles (Hotness to your preference) 6 Cups Sugar 1-1/2 cups Cider Vinegar Cheesecloth 6 ounces liquid pectin 6 drops green food coloring Wash and mince chiles. Combine Chiles, sugar and vinegar in a large Read More …
1 lb blackberries 1 lb sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Combine all ingredients and let sit, covered, for 1 hour. Place in a pot, place over medium heat and cook until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Strain through a large Read More …
Yield: 4 Cups 1 cup Cranberry juice 1/2 c Dry red wine 1/2 c Granulated sugar 85 ml (1 pouch) Certo Liquid Fruit Pectin Combine cranberry juice, wine, brandy and sugar in a medium-size saucepan set over high heat. Bring Read More …
1 medium orange 3 prickly pears 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup sugar Remove peel from orange, reserving pulp. Cut peel into thin strips, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Read More …
4 c Sweet cherries 3 c Warmed sugar Stone cherries. Crush the fruit. Boil in their juice till tender, about 10 minutes. Add sugar, stir well to dissolve. Boil for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let Read More …
3/4 c Hot red pepper, seeded/chop 3/4 c Jalapeno pepper, seed/chop 1 cup Onion, chopped 1-1/2 c Cider vinegar 5 pk Pectin, liquid Yield: 12 servings Wear gloves to seed and chop peppers! Place hot peppers, onion, and vinegar in Read More …
5 tangelos 1 cup apple juice 1 whole pineapple, peeled and cored 36 oz washed fresh cranberries 4-1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon whole cloves Take 5 tangelos, slice off the ends, then slice them about 3/16 inch, Read More …
2 cups Thinly sliced kumquats 2 cups Navel oranges, seed, chop 7 cup Water 1 teaspoon Grated fresh lemon rind 3/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 each Sugar equal to cooked fruit Place kumquats, oranges, and water in glass bowl. Cover Read More …
Flavors will change with choice of Mint 1 cup Mint Leaves (either chopped fine or wrapped whole in a cheesecloth bag) 4 cups apple juice 4 cups sugar 1 box powdered pectin 6 drops green food coloring, optional Cook as Read More …
3 tablespoons butter 4 large onions, sliced 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup brown malt vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary Heat butter in large pan, add onions, cook gently for 20 to 30 minutes until onions Read More …
3 cups fresh cranberries 2 cups mashed bananas 7 cups sugar 1/2 bottle liquid pectin Combine cranberries and 1-1/2 cups water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in bananas and sugar. Return to Read More …
1 c. sour cherries 1 c. water 3 teaspoons granulated sugar replacement 1 tablespoon lo-cal pectin Rinse cherries and remove the stems. Combine cherries and water in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Strain; reserve juice. Read More …
An interesting ingredient in a number of sauces or just fantastic on warm tortillas or cornbread. 3/4 pound red bell peppers, 2 large 1/3 pound green bell peppers, 1 large 1/2 onion, fine dice 4 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, Read More …
4 cups blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries with caps removed 4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel or orange peel 1/2 of a 6-oz package (1 foil pouch) liquid fruit pectin 2 tablespoons lemon juice Crush berries. Measure 2 Read More …