Greengage Jam Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kgs) greengages
- 1 pint (575 ml) water
- 4 lbs (1.8 kgs) sugar
Method:
- Wash and wipe the greengages. Cut in halves.
- Put into a pan with the water and simmer gently until the fruit is soft.
- Test for pectin.
- Add the sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until the jam sets when tested, removing the stones as they rise to the top.
- Remove the scum.
- Pot and seal while still hot.
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Comments on Greengage Jam Recipe »
D E Jenkinson @ 4:09 pm
You say – test for pectin – how?
Val @ 5:52 pm
Follow the link below the recipe "Making Jam and Jelly at Home – Methods". It's all explained.
sarah Bailey @ 9:16 pm
How many jars does one allow for this amount?
Val @ 11:49 am
It depends on the size of the jars. It makes about 6lbs so, if you're using 1lb jars, I'd sterilize 7 to be on the safe side.
holly f @ 3:17 pm
Have just tried making jam following this but is far too sweet for me and hasn't set properly – help.
Val @ 6:15 pm
There's not a lot you can do about it being too sweet. You can, however, tip it back out of the jars, re-heat, add some lemon juice (this will cut through the sweetness) and then add some dried pectin (Silver Spoon, comes in a box with 3 sachets, and is available at Asda, Morrisons and some Co-ops). This should give it a better set. If you do this, don't forget to thoroughly clean and re-sterilise the jars and discard any waxed paper circles that you have used.
leo raven @ 12:36 pm
um its about 9 to 11 jars!
leo raven @ 12:40 pm
try putting a little bit of flour in. yes, i know it sounds a bit wierd but my mum used to do it! it makes in less sweet and hardens the jam a bit! hope it helps
megan @ 3:43 pm
could you give me some advise on where to buy greengages from have tried marets and super markets