Post by kedigato on Sept 2, 2010 17:27:48 GMT
Since I always use the special Dr Oetker jam-making sugar, I've tried to work it out how to make jam using just plain sugar and adding pectin.
1 kg pumpkin - peeled, deseeded and cut into small chunks
200 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed or a good store-bought one)
500 g sugar
pectin - how much?
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Optional - if you like ginger as we do, add 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped or grated ginger.
Put all into a large pot, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir often so it doesn't stick to the pan.
When somewhat reduced, put into sterilized twist-top jars, stand jars upside down for 5 minutes. Then stand upright in a thick towel overnight. Make sure they are not in any draft.
1 kg pumpkin - peeled, deseeded and cut into small chunks
200 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed or a good store-bought one)
500 g sugar
pectin - how much?
??Optional - if you like ginger as we do, add 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped or grated ginger.
Put all into a large pot, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir often so it doesn't stick to the pan.
When somewhat reduced, put into sterilized twist-top jars, stand jars upside down for 5 minutes. Then stand upright in a thick towel overnight. Make sure they are not in any draft.
