Apples, plums and quinces

[tricia]

I have a bag full of cooking apple windfalls, a pound of victoria plums (they looked so good I bought them - must be mad ::)) and four, not very large, quinces from a friends' garden.
I've made so many jellies and chutneys this year I'd like to make some jam. Any good recipes anyone?

Tricia

[tricia]

[Lizzie]

You could try varying Dumpsie Dearie jam - using your quince instead of the pears? Here's a DD recipe for you to adapt to the amount of fruit you have to hand.

2  lbs pears 
2  lbs cooking apples 
2  lbs plums 
1  lemon (grated zest and juice of) 
1/2  ounce fresh gingerroot, bruised 
1  pinch ground cloves 
5  lbs sugar 


Peel and core the pears and apples.
Halve and stone the plums.
Put all the fruit into a large pan with the lemon zest and juice; the ground cloves and bruised ginger root.
Simmer very gently until the fruit is soft; if it starts to stick to the pan add a little water.
Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved and then bring to the boil.
Boil rapidly ( a good rolling boil) for about 15 to 20 minutes until setting point is reached, testing for set on a cold saucer.
Pour into warm, sterilized jars, cover and seal.

[tricia]

Sounds lovely, thank you Lizzie. I have enough ingredients to make half the quantity so I'll be making jam this evening.

Tricia

[Marymary]

Sounds a lovely recipe.  Do you think it would work with eating apples?  I have loads - don't know the variety - but no cookers.