Recipe for Marrow Jam
Ingredients
- 6lb x Marrow peeled, seeded & diced (1×1inch cubes).
- 6lb x Preserving/jam sugar.
- 4 x lemons, zested & juiced.
- 3oz x Root ginger,chopped & bruised(bashed with a rolling pin to release the natural ginger oils).
Method
Place all diced marrow into large bowl then add and toss in all the sugar, cover and place in fridge over night.
Place marrow & sugar mix into a preserving pan. Add lemon zest & juice to mix.
Tie the bruised ginger root in to a muslin/cheese cloth bag, and add to pot.
Bring mixture to boil & simmer for 3 to 4 hours (or until it jelly's on a cold plate). Strain & jar as you would for any other kind of jam.
Notes:
Use as any other preserve ( beautiful on wholemeal toast) or as a replacement for apple sauce with any hot/cold Pork dishes).
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Comments on Recipe for Marrow Jam »
susan sandles @ 5:52 pm
great just started growing and jams etc so great help and simple thanks
Stephen Bett @ 9:50 pm
I made this jam but I grated the ginger instead of bruising it.When I make it again I will dice the marrow smaller.
amanda @ 1:30 pm
Is it possible to make jam using courgettes instead of marrows. I've loads.
Val @ 7:59 pm
The answer is Yes. Or just leave the courgettes on the plant and they'll turn into marrows!
sue garbutt @ 2:25 pm
Can you grate the ginger straight into the mix for a
stronger ginger flavour?
Val @ 2:18 pm
Yes!
janie @ 11:34 am
can i use just sugar instead of jam sugar
Val @ 7:02 pm
Not really……it won't set. You could use ordinary sugar + liquid or dried pectin. Liquid pectin is available at Sainsburys and Tesco. Dried pectin comes in a box of 3 sachets (Silver Spoon) and is available at Morrisons, Asda and some Co-ops. You could also make your own pectin stock.
Jane @ 8:08 pm
My Dad (80) had not had Marrow and Ginger jam since he was a child. It is great!!!!!!!!
Durham Jammer @ 9:07 am
How much pectin and when do you add it please?
Val @ 12:30 pm
It's easier to use jam sugar which has the pectin added. If not, use ordinary sugar and dried or liquid pectin according to the instructions on the pack.