Look at my inartistic design..try to make the decoration look homey but turn out messy and ugly!!
This is Apple Jelly..Since the apple color is just clear white and pale,so I add some food coloring..pinky!!
This is Plum Jam.Much better compare with apple Jelly.In term in color and texture. Original color.
Some recipe out there don't use pectin,but I prefer to use it,set it more firm.
Previously we brought Mishu for apple picking at fort-salonga.Well,I had used some of the apple for apple turnover cake but still left plenty.What should I do with the rest?.I dunno,just leave it in the fridge.Then when I was food shopping at Meat Farm,I saw a lot of fruit on sale.One of them are Plum.I bought a per pack plum in a bag.So when I come home ,I starting to peel and cut all the fruits.I wanna to make fruit jam and jelly.This is my first time making fruit jam and jellies.I hope it's turn out alright but the apple jelly is quite watery.Maybe it need time to set in as the instruction suggest.
I bought a packet of Certo Pectin.There are two individual pack in a packet of Certo.It's come with very clear instruction and tips ..
Here is goes...
1.Do not alter recipes or ingredients
2.Do not reduce sugar.It's critical for a good set.
2.Do not reduce sugar.It's critical for a good set.
3.Do not use sugar substitutes
4.Do not use double recipe.Jam or jelly may not set.
5.Use firm ripe fruit.Over-ripe fruit makes a soft set.Under-ripe fruit makes a firm set.
6.Buy new ,flat jar lids for a good seal.
7.Always use clean jars
8.Use correct measuring equipment.Use liquid measuring cups with a pour spout to measure prepared fruit.Use dry measuring cups with a straight top edge to measure sugar.
9.Measure sugar exactly.Spoon sugar into dry metal or plastic measuring cups.Scrape excess sugar from top of cup with a straight-edged knife.
:Some Jams and Jellies take up to 2 weeks to set.
Cooked Jam directions:
1.Wash jars and screw bands in hot,soapy water,rinse with warm water.Pour boiling water over flat lids in a saucepan off the heat.Let stand in hot water until ready to use.
2.Prepared Plum..Leave skin on plums.Pit and finely chop plums.Place plums and 1/2 cup of water in saucepan.
As for the apple discard stems and blossom ends.cut apples into small pieces.Place in large saucepan:add 3 cups water.Bring to boil.Reduce heat:cover and simmer 5 minutes.Crush apples.
3.Measure 7 1/2 cups of sugar in a separate bowl for plum and another 7 1/2 for apple too
4.Measure 4 1/2 cup of cooked plums and 5 cups of cook apple juice.
4.Measure 4 1/2 cup of cooked plums and 5 cups of cook apple juice.
5.Stir sugar into fruit in a sauce pot.Add 1/2 tsp of butter to reduce foaming.
6.Bring mixture to full rolling boil on high heat ,stirring constantly.
7.Stir in Pectin quickly.Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minutes,stirring constantly.Remove from heat.Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
8. Ladle quickly into prepared jars,filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.Wipe jar rims and threads.Cover with flats lids:then screw bands tightly.Invert jars 5 minutes,then turn upright.After jars cool,check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger.If lid springs back,lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.
9.Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.Store unopened jams and jellies in a cool,dry ,dark place up to 1 year.Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.
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3 comments:
Beachlover, you so hardworking lah..cooking your own jam. For me is easier just to go and get a jar from the supermarket. By the way, how long you cook your jam because I cooked strawberries jam once and it took me so long. I am going apple picking on Oct 7. Maybe I can make apple jam with it :)
beachlover,
I too, cooked strawberry jam before but more like strawberry sauce instead of jam.. Taste okay but doesn't look good at all.
Your plum jam looks so good.
icookforfun
i know ,i know..usually i just buy it at the store but never try to make myself.My FIL made his own jam,he is the one who introduce me to use pectin.oh!!you and Diana going to apple picking on Oct..that nice..Oct is season for Fuji ..I like fuji apple just eat fresh.Don't forget to take picture,ok??
cat-cat..this is my first time making jam..my apple jelly turn out watery too.I confused jam and jelly recipe and instruction..thank you for your puji puji..hahaha!!
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