Copyright Karon Grieve - Larder Love © 2018. Wash and string the redcurrants and add to the pan. Aug 22, 2020 - Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam - a delicious, no added pectin recipe! Strawberry Raspberry Jam 6 pints strawberries and raspberries, cut and crushed to yield 6 cups crushed berries (measurement must be exact) 4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon butter 1 box powder Sure-Jell. Remove from the heat and carefully skim off any scum. You do need a large pan for making jam as it will boil up a lot. Finally, you ask about the issue of boiling. Add the sugar and heat, gently stirring until the sugar has dissolved. I just managed to buy a 5kg bag instead of a 1kg bag. I am sure you many of you already know that I have been busy making preserves from the fruit on my allotment. Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. I did not reduce the sugar when sieving out the skins and pips from the redcurrants but I did make sure I got as much of the fruit pulp as I could. I prefer the long-cook method, which doesn’t require added pectin — even with low-pectin fruit like strawberries and blueberries. Sadly I’m not sure you can do much about the salty raspberries. Cook on a rolling boil for 15-20 minutes. Super easy and tasty strawberry and redcurrant jam, the true taste of summer, Wash all fruit and hull the strawberries cutting any large ones in half, Put all ingredients into a preserving pan and heat gently till the sugar is fully dissolved, Raise temperature and bring to the boil for 20 mins until it reaches setting point, Allow to cool for a few minutes before ladling into sterilised jars so the fruit remains in suspension, Makes approx 8 small jars from 1.5 litres of jam. Thanks again for your help & patience. Yours, however is the same fruit to sugar. You do not want to puree them. I’m so pleased you were able to rescue your previous attempt at jam. Sorry, I can’t be of more help but we live and learn and you won’t make the same mistake again. Add to wishlist. Blackcurrant jam has a delicious acidity that cuts through the sweetness. You could probably get away reducing it slightly if you want 50-100g should be ok but ive not tested that. Thanks again. Your email address will not be published. Crush raspberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Increased boiling would evaporate the liquid off more and thus effectively increases the sugar ratio. First is it can become harder to get a set ( as you have found) and sometimes you will either need to add pectin or increase boiling time. Don't subscribe The raspberry and redcurrant jam that has inspired this post appears in the life Ursula leads when she falls in love with the German Jurgen, marries him, has a daughter and ends up stuck in Germany following the outbreak of war. So, here I am ready to try your raspberry and recurrant jam but I’ve run into another problem. It worked really well with the currants. Transfer the pan contents to a fine … The tiny wiggly things I probably wouldn’t have known about. Seal tightly. Strawberry & redcurrant jam Recipe adapted from Good Housekeeping. Stir in the water. Jun 17, 2019 - Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam - a delicious, no added pectin recipe! Required fields are marked *. Strawberry Jam with Redcurrant. Replies to my comments Pour into hot jars and cover. Raspberry Curd. Redcurrants are also very seedy too. Strawberries, strawberries everywhere just now and gorgeous redcurrants too. Check the berries and discard any rotten fruits; Place the fruit and the water in a preserving pan and cook slowly for about an hour. I talk about the difference between long-cook and quick-cook jams in this post. All Jul 11, 2013 - Everything seems to be going on a little slower pace. Making jam is totally simple. I probably shouldn’t be allowed in a kitchen on my own, lol. The other issue is that it will reduce the keeping qualities of the jam – not necessarily an issue if you make a small quanitiy and consume it quickly. Then just boil them up with the sugar and lemon juice till you reach that magical setting point. The recipe was made by It’s delicious! Copyright © 2020 Recipes Made Easy on the Foodie Pro Theme, The redcurrants add a little acidity to this jam which really brings out the flavour of the raspberries. One other point I forgot to mention if you use preserving sugar (that is a large Crystal sugar with no pectin) or a cane sugar (In the UK Tate and Lyle is cane sugar Silver spoon is beet sugar)you will get less foam/scum forming which will also help reduce the chance of the jam boiling over. View details. Wash the hulled strawberries and picked redcurrants, leave to drain in a colander for 10 minutes. This strawberry and redcurrant jam is my star recipe, and I’m proud of it. Place all the ingredients in the pan on low heat and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Try it I am sure you will love raspberry jam all the more! My quantity of sugar to fruit for this recipe is based on a classic jam which will have good keeping qualities (at least a year). Raspberries and redcurrants –  What a combination! Quantity: Add to basket A new twist on Jammy Jo's Strawberry Jam - the addition of redcurrants adds another depth and richness to the flavour. Your email address will not be published. Vanilla Peach Bourbon Jam and my Seedless Wild Blackberry Lime Jam, I was dismally failing when it came to the classic strawberry or raspberry jam… 3 cups of crushed red currants (measure after crushing) 3/4 cup water 4 cups raspberries (frozen berries are OK) Redcurrants are like rubies, bright glowing red jewels that stand out so much more than their less sweet cousin the blackcurrant and I love it when they appear in the garden. Learn how your comment data is processed. Makes about 2 small jars. Unfortunately, if they were soaked for a long time some of the saltwater would have been taken into the cells of the raspberries by a process of osmosis (i won’t try to explain I’m no scientist) but safe to say no amount of rinsing will help. Ok I know I said blackcurrant is my favourite jam but that was before I tried this one. Stay safe! Considerably more. I have made strawberry jam … Redcurrant and raspberry jam Jars donated for sale at the jam stall – Abundance Wimbledon Fruit Day 21st September 2013. Recipe by Living Sweet Moments. 350g redcurrants, stripped from their stalks. You will always get a softer set with a lower sugar jam. ... £3.75 /Jar Raspberry Jam. (Currants 900gms, sugar 510gms). Preserving pans tend to slope outwards slightly rather than have straight sides to help increase the surface area which helps prevent this and allow the jam to reach setting point quicker but any large deep pan will do. Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam is utterly delicious, uses no added pectin and is great way to preserve a glut of summer fruits! I reboiled it and added the same ratio of sugar to fruit as you suggested and it worked brilliantly, thank you. A beautiful Strawberry Redcurrant Jam, for those that don’t like the strawberry jam too sweet the redcurrants add extra vibrancy and tartness. Making strawberry redcurrant jam. Finally, if you do try this strawberry and redcurrant jam recipe be sure to leave a comment/rating below. Wash and string the redcurrants and add to the pan. Add the vanilla sugar. All Rights Reserved. This jam … I didn’t use pectin in this jam. Except here . But add redcurrants to raspberry jam then something magical seems to happen. I had my first go at making jam yesterday using just redcurrants from my garden. Honestly, this is the fiddliest bit in the whole recipe for this jam. Your email address will not be published. Quick and easy family recipes, bakes and preserves. Use the dropdown above to be notified of followup comments via e-mail. Strawberry & Redcurrant Jam £3.75 /Jar Strawberry & Redcurrant Jam. It’s a little bit more of a faff, but I think you can see in the picture below  that there are less seeds though still masses of flavour. Place the fruits and sugar in an airtight container, cover and refrigerate over night. saucepot. (Btw, yesterday’s jam hasn’t set). My Peach and Pomegranate jam is a good example of the lower sugar softer jam you can see that the “Liquid” part of the jam is quite runny and I accept this as it is such a fresh tasting jam (I love it). Some fruits seem to produce more foam than other which can exacerbate the problem. Add to trolley. 700g granulated or preserving sugar. And yes, I’ve been infinitely slow with updates. ¼ cup redcurrent, rinsed and little brown tips removed. Any help would be appreciated. Ingredients. Unfortunately the birds are attracted to them too, so it’s a race to see who gets in there first. Makes about 6  x450g (1lb) jars. As you say, we live and learn. If making raspberry jam, it's crucial to use sterilised jars to store it. By: The Canadian Living Test Kitchen. Personally I don’t mind that at all, but if your prefer you can make a slightly less seedy version of this jam. It is so rewarding when it all goes well Jacquix. Also how do you boil jam for 10 mins when as soon as mine reached boiling point it was well on the way to bubbling over. In fact there are only four really; So come on that is really not too many ingredients to handle. Prep+cooking: 30 min. Place a couple of sauces into the fridge before starting, ready for testing the jam for setting point or use a thermometer. Share. Pour crushed berries into large pot. Juice of 1 lemon. As long as those ingredients are of the best quality you can find you can’t really go wrong. I used a recipe from elsewhere which used a 1.76 ratio of sugar. Sold by Palmerstons Jam via @jacdotbee. Or rather, I put them into soak with the salt and forgot about them. Want more Larder Love, then follow me on Facebook and Instagram and sign up for my free weekly newsletter too. Pour into warm, sterilised jars. It appears I have become a jam maker this summer so I’m sorry if jam … What I would like to know, please, is if you lowered your sugar when you removed the skins and pips as you don’t say. Raspberry and Redcurrant Extra Jam £ 4.00 Raspberry jam alone is quite sweet, but when combined with the tart redcurrants they take the edge of that sweetness, while still having that lovely raspberry flavour coming through. 2-1/2 cups finely chopped or ground sour cherries (about 1-1/2 pounds) 2 cups red raspberries; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin Super Easy Strawberry and Redcurrant Jam. You’ll also need a preserving pan or big stock pot, jam thermometer, a funnel, four jam … Hull the strawberries and chop them up a bit. What a lovely jam! It’s a light, fruity little number, just a wee bit different from your standard strawberry jam. I have had then under a tap shaking and thoroughly rinsing them, but they still taste salty. Nutrition information is calculated based on this jam making 6 x 450g (1lb) jars and each serving being 25g (1oz), I would love to know how you got on – Tag me on Instagram or Twitter. Not in an overstocking lockdown way, I hasten to add. Directions: 1. I hope this helps any other questions do ask and do let me know what you think if you make the jam. (We don’t have fruit sauces with meat or anything, so I can’t use them for that). A great way to preserve those just picked summer fruits! I’m hoping that you, or anyone, please, can come up with a suggestion to rescue my poor fruit. This strawberry and redcurrant jam brings both of these gorgeous red goodies together in a jam that is just perfect for toast, scones or spreading inside a simple Victoria sponge cake. I like raspberry jam but have always found it slightly lacking in the flavour stakes,  it tastes great but it not as good as blackcurrant or strawberry jam. Plain strawberry jam can often be too sweet for adult taste buds. Raspberry Red Currant Jam Jun 7, 2006. Looking for more strawberry recipes to make the most of the summer? First a big thank you to those who bought a jar of this jam at Fruit Day on 21st September 2013, which helps Abundance Wimbledon finance their non-profit activities. ... Raspberry & Rhubarb Jam 300g. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gently simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the fruit is very tender. so it’s definitely worth picking a set or two up if you’re planning on making this strawberry raspberry jam. Then strain the redcurrants through a fine sieve squeezing out as much of the  juices as possible and add the juice to the raspberries. Place a saucer in the fridge. The slightly tart redcurrants compliment sweet juicy raspberries perfectly in this raspberry and redcurrant jam, giving the jam just the right amount of acidity to really make the flavours zing. Simply cook the redcurrants and raspberries separately until softened (add half the quantity of water to each. If they are not too salt the sugar in the jam may mask the flavour but its a risk and you might end up wasting the sugar too. I had a horrible feeling that would be the end of the raspberries. She has written over 15 cookery books, in addition to writing for several major magazines. If you sieved the pips out of both the raspberries and redcurrants you could probably reduce it further I would way the discard and reduce it by that much. Wash the raspberries if necessary and place in a large preserving pan. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared strawberries into 6- or 8-qt. Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Foraging Recipes, Homemade Jam, Your email address will not be published. First prep the fruit, I’m using strawberries(300g) and red currants (150g) and a lower quantity of sugar (125g). In fact the most difficult part of this super easy strawberry and redcurrant jam recipe will be picking the redcurrants off their stems. Wider pans will help. Jam always seems to intensify the flavour of strawberries in a way that just doesn’t happen with raspberries. Once all the sugar has dissolved increase the heat and boil rapidly for about 10 minutes or until setting point is reached.If you use a thermometer, boil until the jam reaches 105. Dont let it put you off trying to make jam again. £3.75 /Jar Raspberry Curd. Thanks again for your time and patience. Now I know some people don’t like raspberry jam because they find it too seedy. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gently simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the fruit is very tender. 875g strawberries, hulled and halved. Strawberries, strawberries everywhere just now and gorgeous redcurrants too. Then I have some great resources for you; This recipe for strawberry and redcurrant jam is actually from my book Simply Scottish Cakes & Bakes, go on take a look at it if you fancy a bit of baking Scottish style. The red jewels of summer, this delightful super easy strawberry and redcurrant jam brings them together beautifully. Required fields are marked *. I jarred my jam in 18 190ml jars to give to friends and family – I got my jars very cheaply from wilko at a great price (£5 for 12!) I then washed the raspberries. Strawberry and redcurrant jam is an easy solution to making jam with strawberries, as yummy redcurrants are high in jam setting pectin. This recipe is adapted from Bernardin Complete Book of Home Preserving (Robert Rose, 2006). This jam just had to be photographed in a wine glass, it looked so much like a good red wine I just couldn’t resist. Then check these out; Strawberry and Salmon Salad with Spinach and Walnuts. I decided to salt wash my fruit before starting. Label when cold. If you make jam with less sugar there are two potential issues. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice. The natural pectin in red currants makes commercial pectin unnecessary for this lively soft-set jam. The combination of these two red fruits works brilliantly together and this recipe works for me every time. Ingredients. So do use a large pan and make sure you stir the jam frequently to help stop it forming a skin which will cause boiling over. I think seedless jams lack both flavour and texture so this is a good compromise, I am linking this recipe to Cook Once Eat Twice hosted by Searching For Spice. Like all good jams and jellies there are very few ingredients in this recipe. I have redcurrants & raspberries left to try your recipe now, but I’m nervous about the sugar quantity and boiling time. I used your tips and rescued my previously made jam which was just liquid. Thank you Corina. Jacqueline is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years. I use my VitaMix to pulse the berries ahead of time. Pretty Pink Raspberry Macarons. The 3 full sized maggots were definitely better out than in! Rinse the strawberries, trim off the stalks and cut them into pieces. Most jams call for a 1-to-1 ratio, where the sugar equals the fruit in weight. A great way to preserve those just picked summer fruits! Add to shopping list. It also tends to make the jam taste more “cooked” and less fresh tasting. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. She likes to champion good basic home cooking and as the daughter of a master baker, she is passionate about home baking. This strawberry and redcurrant jam brings both of these gorgeous red goodies together in a jam … Jun 16, 2020 - Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam - a delicious, no added pectin recipe! Thank you. 8. 2 cups strawberry, rinsed, hulled and diced. Store in a cool place. 1 ¾ cups caster sugar. The red currants really brighten up the raspberries and the combination is simply delicious (and gorgeous)!! The slightly tart redcurrants compliment sweet juicy raspberries perfectly in this easy to make raspberry and redcurrant jam, giving the jam just the right amount of acidity to really make the flavours zing. BY: Eshun Mott. On my Husband’s suggestion I have filled a bowl with water and aggitated the colander of berries in that to make sure everything is thoroughly washed but they still taste of salt. Put them in a saucepan with the jam sugar and boil for 5 minutes. This jam is a first for me and it could become my favourite. I have to say that raspberry jam is my favourite and I love the idea of adding in some redcurrants too for a bit more of a zing. The redcurrants not only seem in increase the flavour of the raspberries but also add just a delicate touch of acidity to give the jam a light tang. Much appreciated. 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam Blackcurrant Jam As my jam uses bargain seasonal fruit I’m entering it into Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours and I’m also entering it into Simple and in Season run by Ren Behan. Place the sugar in a roasting tin and warm at 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 for 10min. I love hearing from readers and respond to everyone just as soon as I can. They’re lovely and clean, ha ha, but they taste of salt. A great way to preserve those just picked summer fruits! Strawberry, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam Été 2010. 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