Gifts from the Modern Pantry by Rachel de Thample

Gifts from the Modern Pantry by Rachel de Thample

Author:Rachel de Thample
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2019-12-09T16:00:00+00:00


A FEW BASICS

How to sterilize jars

Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F. Wash the jars and lids thoroughly with hot soapy water. Put the jars in the oven for 10 minutes. Carefully place the lids in boiling water for the same amount of time. When they’re done, slide them into the oven, with the top of the lid facing upwards, for about 2–3 minutes until just dry. Take the jars and lids out of the oven and fill them while they’re still hot.

How to test setting point

Saucer test: Place a saucer in the fridge or freezer before you start. Drop a little jam onto the cold saucer. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then push gently with your fingertip. If the jam crinkles, setting point has been reached. This is my go-to method (and the easiest) to test setting point.

Temperature test: Place a preserving thermometer in the jam when it has reached the boil. Once it reaches 104.5°C/220°F setting point will have been reached. Pectin-rich fruits (gooseberries, currants, apples, damsons, quince and citrus) will set a degree or two lower.



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