Help from jam makers please!

[brazen20au]

still not done but got it on varoma for the last 10 minutes, fingers crossed

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Is the basket on top instead of the MC?  I have the MC in and a towel firmly over the top to create intense heat inside (like when I am finishing tomato sauce or relish).  Be careful when removing the steamed towel though. 

[brazen20au]

i had the basket on top, actually on an angle to let hte steam out, oops lol

however the varoma at the end seems to have done the trick thank you! probably a runny jam but jam none the less

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

LOL   I hope it sets well!!!

[Thermomixer]

You poor thing - on Tuesday at the demo with Nico Moretti on of the demonstrators was saying how wonderful it is to cook jam - don't need to add sugar or anything!!!!!

Oh, well - you tried to cover all bases - lemon and apple !!

Think that you may need to just do VERY small amounts at one time - maybe just for one piece of toast and butter. 

[brazen20au]

LOL!

well dd2 ate it with no comment so passed that test

we gave a jar to ds's teacher (she's been letting dd2 take home readers) and i warned her that it would either be jam OR sauce LOL she didn't mind - but it was still hot when i gave it to her! hehe

[CreamPuff63]

DD made the strawberry jam and that was thinner than the commercial variety, thickening slightly when cooled, but tasted delish

[stacelee]

Hi,

Don't know if this is any help to anyone but most of the strawberry jam recipes I've seen say to warm the sugar in the oven first.  I've made two batches of jam using the method below:
500g hulled and halved strawberries
500g jam sugar (csr brand)

Heat the sugar on 10 minutes, 80, speed 1
Add strawberries and cook 35 minutes, 100, speed 1
Check for jelling on a cold saucer
Bottle

Have a great day
Stacey

[cookie1]

I made Stacelee's recipe and I had to cook it for a little longer on Varoma but it is perfect. Thanks. I'm inspired.

[mama_bel]

I made the recipe as per the EDC for Strawberry Jam the other day.  I added 1 sachet of Jamsetta (to be sure) and I pureed a bit at the end because there were lemon chunks left.  It's tart and very set!  LOL  The kids love it, but I'd prefer a more chunky jam (I pureed it, my fault).  Did 2 jars.  

So, so far I've made rhubarb jam, lemon marmalade, lemon butter, cumquat marmalade and strawberry jam - all lovely and so much easier than on the stovetop!

[Thermomixer]

So, so far I've made rhubarb jam, lemon marmalade, lemon butter, cumquat marmalade and strawberry jam - all lovely and so much easier than on the stovetop!

Good work - and true - easier than having to stir and worry about it catching.  I made quince paste on Sunday - very much easier and a great result ( I love myself)

[JulieO]

The other day I made Stacee's version of strawberry jam, only to 500g strawberries & 500g jam sugar I also added 1/2 tsp citric acid as recommended in a jam making book.  I did need to finish off on Varoma for a few mins too, but I am really happy how it turned out, and it tastes wonderful.  I'm not a fan of store bought strawberry jam, but this is so nice.  Made 1 1/2 big jars, which is enough for us at one time.  Will definitely be making more when this runs out. 

[theaddamsfamily]

Ooh, Thermomixer, can you please post your recipe for quince paste?  I love it.
Thanks.

[Thermomixer]

OMG - what were you doing down in this wonderful part of the world?  Will post it soon.

[CreamPuff63]

Thanks TMXR, I don't think I have tasted quince so this will be new experience. When do quinces come into season?