PLUM-PORT WINE JELLY
Rich plums play along with the fruity rich flavors of a port wine in this jelly condiment.
Categories Condiment/Spread Plum Port Summer Boil House & Garden
Yield Makes about 6 8-ounce glasses
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit the plums. Tie the pits in a cheesecloth bag. Cut the fruit into quarters. Simmer the plums, pits and water in a covered saucepan over medium heat for one hour, or until the fruit is almost reduced to a pulp. (To hasten the process, mash the fruit coarsely after it has cooked a while.) Discard the pits and force the pulp through a coarse sieve or a food mill. Place the purée in a jelly bag and let it drip overnight. (If you do not have a jelly bag, line a colander with 4 thicknesses of cheesecloth and set over a bowl.) The next day, measure the juice and add enough port wine to make 3 cups of liquid altogether. Combine the liquid and sugar in a large pot and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. Add pectin and continue to boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Skim the top and pour into hot, sterilized jelly glasses. Cover with a thin layer of melted paraffin. When the paraffin has hardened, cover the glasses and store.
MULLED WINE & CRANBERRY JAM
Make this tart, boozy, mulled wine and cranberry jam that's packed with seasonal flavours. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet to serve with cold meats
Provided by Cate Dixon
Categories Condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 2 x 324ml jars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring the wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and orange juice to the boil in a large pan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 mins until the wine has reduced by half. Remove and discard the aromatics.
- Add the cranberries, both sugars and the orange zest to the pan and cook over a low-medium heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 15-20 mins more until the cranberries have started to burst and soften, creating a glossy, jam-like consistency. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy, if using.
- Cool a little jam on a teaspoon, then taste and sweeten with a sprinkle of caster sugar if the cranberries are too tart. Return to the heat for 2 mins, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Spoon the jam into two 324ml sterilised jars (see tip, below), seal and cool. Will keep chilled for up to three months. Once opened, use within two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 0.1 grams protein
PLUM AND MULLED WINE JAM
A lovely seasonal jam perfect for tartlets or scones.
Provided by keira_x3
Time 50m
Yield Makes Jars
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put the plums and wine into a preserving pan, and place the spices and zest into the pan. Cook gently until the plum skins are soft.
- Add the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 10 minutes or until the setting point has reached.
- Add a knob of butter and stir in.
- Pot into cool, sterilised jars, seal and label.
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