Damson gin recipe river cottage australia

About

Damsons are small sour plums which are too bitter to consume, but make scrumptious jam. It's difficult to remove their gemstones, so prepare them whole and also the gemstones can come towards the surface because they prepare. This recipe may also be used for plum jam, however in this situation, cut the plums in two and take away the gemstones.

• Makes: thrice 500g jars
• Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Level of skill: Little bit of effort
• Costs: Low as chips

Ingredients

• 1 kg damsons
• 300ml water
• 1.3 kg jam sugar

Method

1. Wash and wipe the damsons and take away the stalks. Place these questions large wide pan using the water and simmer lightly before the fruit is soft. Press the damsons from the sides from the pan because they prepare to assist the fruit release their gemstones. Make use of a slotted spoon to get rid of the gemstones in the pan.
2. Simmer the jam before the mixture has reduced by about 50 %.
3. Add some sugar, stirring until it's dissolved. Then bring the jam towards the boil and boil quickly for around ten mins before the jam sets when tested.
4. Let it awesome for ten mins then take away the scum having a slotted spoon. Pour into warmed sterilised jars, fill right to the peak then cover immediately with waxed dvds and cellophane tops or covers.
5. To check for setting point ideally make use of a sugar thermometer, and boil before the jam reaches 105C. Or convey a saucer within the fridge. Once the jam has steamed for five mins convey a teaspoon of jam around the saucer and go back to the fridge. Soon after min, run your finger with the jam, it ought to wrinkle and feel thicker. If runny, continue boiling until setting point is arrived at. Take care not to continue cooking the jam when you are testing as possible easily overcook it, so turn heat right lower.
   

Retain in a awesome dark place for approximately 12 months.

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By Nichola Palmer

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