Raspberry jam

[northener]

Got a glut of Raspberries thought i'd try my hand at some jam. all the recipes i've got leave the seeds in. Me no likey, when do i get rid of the seeds?

[northener]

[macmac]

I hope to make some this week (first time )
I spoke to a friend today who sieved hers after making, before potting.
She made it in the microwave as will I 

[Toadspawn]

Raspberry jam always contains the seeds.
However, as you do not want the seeds you could
1. Soften the fruit as normal and then put it in a 'jelly bag' overnight for the juice to filter out slowly. All the seeds and the fruit pulp will be removed. Then follow the recipe for jelly but the amount you make will be very much less than if you made jam.
2. Soften the fruit as normal and the push through a sieve with the back of a spoon. This way the seeds will be removed and you will also have the fruit pulp. Then follow the recipe for jam. Again the amount you get will be less as the seeds have been removed.

[northener]

Yeah thanks for that i will be shoving through a sieve to get some of the pulp then I intend to weigh it and the add equal amount of sugar.

[RenishawPhil]

Oh u can't take the seeds out lol!we are eating rasberries every day.they are wonderful.fresh n with cream:)I can't be bothered to make jam. Rasberries beat strawberries anyday

[northener]

Ok so after starting with 1.7 kg of fruit i now have1.0 kg of juice/pulp. I'm going to start heating and add 1kg of sugar............ any more tips appreciated.

[zigzig]

For any one who has a small harvest and a microwave.


Weigh the fruit.

Match the weight with sugar

Put the the fruit in the microwave in a  much bigger pyrex style dish and as soon as it bubbles a bit take it out and spend as long as it takes to stir in the sugar until it is all totally disolved.

Return the mix to the microwave and watch it until if froths up to double the size  (you will soon see what I mean whilst watching)

You now have jam.

[northener]

Ohhhh its gorgeous, never  knew it was this easy. Will try the mw next time sounds even easier, watch out WI we're coming for your rosettes.

[wattapain]

I also love rasberries - and have loads, they freeze really well - means you can be eating them from the freezer well into autumn/winter.
I did make some jam last year - it was great - and very easy, not sure if i'll do it this year though.

[willsy]

I loved my homemade Raspberry jam, the only thing is it is only me who eats it. Put on too much weight so wont be doing it this year. Sad isnt it as I spent hours cooking and bottling it all.? Still got loads left in the cupboard, blackcurrant, plum and ginger, gooseberry the list goes on. Same with pickle, keep giving it to friends and neighbours.

[PurpleHeather]

Have you never tried smoothies?

You do need to invest in either a blender, liquidiser or one of those stick blenders though. (£5 ish)

Milk Yoghurt and any fruit you can think of whisk it all up for as long as you can.

Pour over ice cubes (and then through a sieve if you are seedsitive) Add honey to the mix if you like it sweeter AND eat it for breakfast over your cereal.

Healthy or what?

Hint Bananas are excellent to sort of emulsify other fruits. If you have one going off then chop the good bits into the blend.