Jam
Here's the jam I made for my New Zealand Blog by Mail buddy. The original recipe was to be made in the microwave but as I don't have a 3 litre bowl suitable for the microwave I made it on top of the stove. I used frozen fruit which I defrosted in a bowl on the bench overnight.
CRANBERRY AND BLUEBERRY JAM
450 grams (2 cups) of sugar
450 ml water
350 grams cranberries (3 cups)
100 grams blueberries s(1 cup)
Place sugar and water in a large pan and heat slowly until sugar has dissolved.
Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Add fruit and return to boil.
Boil until set.
Pour into sterilised jars.
Sounds absolutely delicious Barbara, I have never seen frozen cranberries, I have my own wee bush, however the flowers haven't formed any fruit so far.
So it's craisins for me!
Posted by: Bron | November 30, 2006 at 08:33 AM
Bron - I got the frozen cranberries in Foodtown. They are really tart.
Posted by: barbara | November 30, 2006 at 12:05 PM
Wow Jam. I'm really into cranberries this year. I see Bron says she has a bush - I thought they didn't grow there? The fresh cranberries I've been getting don't seem to need that much sugar. I'm really of a mind to try doing jam with all cranberries, what would you think?
Posted by: Tanna | November 30, 2006 at 01:29 PM
great idea to use frozen fruit...love the sound of this jam
Posted by: jules | November 30, 2006 at 04:04 PM
I can get fresh cranberries so might try it with those. I know Dillon will love it as cranberry is a favourite of his.
Posted by: beccy | November 30, 2006 at 10:49 PM
How many jars does it make?
Posted by: beccy | November 30, 2006 at 10:49 PM
How many jars does it make?
Posted by: beccy | November 30, 2006 at 10:50 PM
I'd never have thought of using frozen fruit. Doh! It's so sensible!
Posted by: Golly | December 01, 2006 at 05:43 AM
I wonder who is your (lucky) New Zealand Blog by Mail buddy?......
Posted by: Céline | December 01, 2006 at 08:31 AM
Tanna - they make a delicious jam, very velvety.
Jules - its the first time I've used frozen fruit and will again.
Beccy - I put it into all different containers but I guess about three medium 2 large. I've never seen fresh cranberries.
Golly - and easy too.
Celine - I sent chutney to send with lambs tails!! You've guessed?
Posted by: barbara | December 01, 2006 at 11:30 AM
Yum! I wouldn't mind some of that! By the way I am sure that Moore Wilson down here in Wellington had fresh cranberrires last year, maybe they will have them in one of the new markets up in Auckland?
Posted by: Emma | December 02, 2006 at 05:29 AM
Yum, jam! :) That looks lovely...have never thought of making jam with frozen fruit...opens up a lot more options! :)
Coincidence...I have just posted on some jam I made too :)
Posted by: joey | December 04, 2006 at 11:34 AM
That jam looks good we are now beginning to get fresh cranberries in the supermarket ( well relatively fresh not sure where they are imported from)
Posted by: Chris B | December 04, 2006 at 10:44 PM
I just love this shot Barbara - beautiful colours.
Posted by: keiko | December 05, 2006 at 06:44 AM
Emma - I've never seen them fresh in Auckland.
Joey - Yours sounds very interesting.
Chris - does that mean cranberries are a winter fruit?
Keiko - Thank you. You are the master...or should that be mistress!
Posted by: barbara | December 05, 2006 at 01:04 PM