Greengage Jam
Ingredients
Directions
Skin and stem the greengages.
In a pot, combine the greengages, sugar, and just enough water to prevent burning.
Boil quickly for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam and stirring frequently.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Greengages
- Provide the fruit flavour, natural pectin and body that give the jam its structure.
- Sugar
- Sweetens the jam and helps it set as it thickens during boiling.
The step that matters
Boiling quickly while stirring and skimming. Sugar and fruit must reach a high enough concentration to gel, and sugar can scorch on the base of the pot if not stirred. Skimming foam removes impurities so the jam stays clear and clean-tasting.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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