Choosing the Right Plums The key to delicious plum jam starts with selecting the best plums. Choose plums that are ripe but not overly soft—those that have a slight give when you press them ...

A Victoria cake is a sponge cake layered with jam and cream. Spoon into greased and lined 9"round tin. Bake at 180 degrees C for about 25 minutes or until golden in color. Remove from oven.

High-pectin fruits include: blackcurrants, redcurrants, cooking apples, damsons, quinces, gooseberries and some plums. Low-pectin ... When making jam, always use fruit that's in peak condition ...

This is a great recipe to use up any excess plums from a productive tree. In order to keep the jam full of chunky pieces of plum, this recipe uses a two-stage method – the softened plums will ...

Capture the taste of summer with this golden plum preserves recipe. My tree was so laden with golden plums, it was frightening. The limbs were starting to pelt the house, driveway, and passersby ...

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is busy crafting her own plum jam recipe. If the palace pantry’s doing DIY, we’re definitely in a jam renaissance. Back home, chefs are ...

Stir occasionally and let simmer until plums begin to break down. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Source: SBS/Dina Gerolymou Gently boil while stirring for until jam begins to thicken.

Add the plums and cook for a further 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. (It may take a little longer if you’re using a tagine.) To serve, place about 1/2 cup of couscous on each plate ...

He claims to have discovered the ‘magic formula’ to making a great dish using a simple rule of three (think fish and chips with mushy peas or scones with cream and strawberry jam). Here ...

I recommend using damson plums if you can get them. They make the best jam - rich, deep in colour and with a bit of lemon for a little tartness. Scrummy on toast, scones, brioche or a bakewell tart.

dark and purple they are considered the king of plums for jam making. Any plums can be used for this recipe but the darker fleshed varieties look nicer. It’s the kernels and the lemon juice that ...