Has anyone made plum & orange jam using the flesh of the oranges as well as the juice & zest?
I have a few precious Victoria plums to use - probably the last from my sons tree for this year and want to make the most of them. I only have about 750g so wanted to pad the quantity out and fancied adding orange flesh but as usual not too sure if it will work.
I have found a couple of recipes on t'internet that use the flesh so know roughly what to do but before I get going was just curious to know if anyone else has tried this (just in case the combination/texture doesn't work). Don't want to face the son & daughter in law if I waste their pride and joy as the Vics are their favourite fruit.
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I think your flavour combination is spot on and it is worth the effort. You will get a prettier jam if you strain the orange flesh out however you could (if you have the energy) very finely peel and julienne the orange peel, simmer soft and then add into your jam when setting stage is reached. So it has a visible contribution from the orange.
My plum jam is usually quite thick and I'm not sure the peel would work through it. I often just add orange juice to plums when cooking them to start off the jam process but I was just curious about trying to pad out the quantity this time by adding some orange flesh. However, if it does go a bit stringy then I wouldn't like that.
Maybe I'll just add pears - have some of those to use up as well
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PLUM GUMBO
3lb Plums
2 Oranges
19oz Raisins
3lb Sugar
Cut the plums into small pieces.Cut the oranges into thin slices,removing pips.Chop raisins.Put all fruit ino a pan with teh sugar and heat gently,stirring until the sugar is dissolved.Bring to boiling point,and simmer until the consistency is like marmalade.Cool slightly,pour into hot jars and seal.
This is a Mary Norwak recipe and is a fabulous Winter treat - really great with added apple in pies...
Kateuk makes things at http://www.etsy.com/shop/finkstuff and sometimes she does this too http://www54paintings.blogspot.com/ and also this http://finkstuff.weebly.com/
Thanks Kate - I have made a note of that recipe for next time - sounds really nice. I've not heard of Mary Norwak (unusual surname).
Richard saw a special offer on mangoes so bought 3 of them and we have used them to make a spiced mango & plum chutney this time as I'm hoping for some more plums later this week and can try your recipe then.
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