Jams

 

Mandarin jam

What you need:

1 kg white sugar
8 large mandarin

Cut the mandarins in to quarters.Then Peel and pip all the mandarins and put them in a blender and blend them till almost smooth.Add all mandarin mixture to and very big pan the mixture should not any higher than 3cm or it will bubble over. Mix over meduim heat for 10 mins and then turn the up to high and leave for 45 mins. When the jam is cooked put it in to clean jars and leave to set. This will keep for about 2-3 year if sealed properly. 

Strawberry Jam

What you need:

3kg strawberries, hulled, halved

3kg white sugar

Juice from 1/2 a lemon

Wash and sterilise jars and lids. Place strawberries in a saucepan and stir through sugar. Leave for 1-2 hours while sugar softens the fruit.Add juice then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fruit is soft.Remove 1/3 of fruit. Set aside. Cook remaining mixture until fruit is mostly dissolved and jam coats the back of a spoon. Divide reserved fruit between the jars then fill with jam. Allow to cool,then seal with lids.