STRAWBERRY JELLY
This recipe transforms fresh strawberries and currants into a vibrant, sweet, and tangy jelly, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts. The combination of fruits creates a balanced flavor profile, enhanced by a simple cooking method. The resulting jelly has a smooth texture and is ideal for preserving the taste of summer.
Ingredients
- 5 quarts Strawberries
- 1 quart Currants
- 1 pint Granulated Sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
More recipes using Strawberries
Strawberry Preserves
These homemade strawberry preserves capture the sweet, vibrant essence of fresh strawberries, offering a taste of summer any time of year. The simple process of combining berries, sugar, and water creates a rich, flavorful syrup that perfectly coats each piece of fruit. Enjoy this classic preserve on toast, biscuits, or as a topping for desserts.
Strawberry Jam
This classic strawberry jam focuses on preserving the integrity of fresh, ripe berries in a rich, sweet suspension. By gently simmering whole strawberries with an equal weight of sugar, the fruit remains tender and distinct rather than turning into a mushy puree. The result is a vibrant, ruby-red preserve with a soft set texture, perfect for spreading on morning toast or spooning over desserts.
Strawberry Jam No. 2
This traditional strawberry jam recipe focuses on preserving the fruit's natural flavor through a gentle, two-stage cooking process. Fresh strawberries are first simmered to soften, then mashed and boiled with sugar to create a preserve with a delightful, spreadable texture. Unlike stiff commercial jams, this version is intentionally kept slightly loose and succulent, making it perfect for drizzling over desserts or spreading on warm toast.
Strawberry Jam (Method 3)
This traditional strawberry jam recipe relies on the classic equal-weight ratio of fruit to sugar to create a rich, intensely flavored preserve. By slowly cooking crushed strawberries over gentle heat, the natural pectin sets the jam into a luscious, spreadable texture that remains tender rather than becoming stiff or candy-like. Perfect for spreading on morning toast, swirling into yogurt, or using as a sweet filling for pastries and cakes.
Instructions
- 1Pick over half ripe currants, leaving stems on. Wash and place in preserving kettle. Pound vigorously with wooden masher until there is juice enough to boil. Boil slowly until fruit turns white and liquid drops slowly from the spoon. Stir to prevent scorching. Remove from fire.
- 2Take an enamelled cup and dip this mixture into the jelly bags, under which large bowls have been placed to catch the drip. Drip overnight.
- 3Next morning measure the juice. For every pint allow a pint of granulated sugar, which is put in a flat pan. Juice is put in kettle and allowed to come to boiling point. Sugar is placed in oven and heated.
- 4When juice boils add sugar and stir until dissolved. When this boils remove from fire and skim. Do this three times. Now test liquid with syrup gauge to see if it registers twenty-five degrees. Without gauge let it drip from spoon half cooled, to see if it jells. Strain into sterilized jelly glasses.
- 5To five quarts of strawberries add one quart of currants and proceed as with Currant Jelly; but boil fifteen minutes.
You Might Also Like
CURRANT JELLY
This classic recipe for Currant Jelly transforms tart currants into a shimmering, flavorful preserve. The process involves extracting the juice, sweetening it with sugar, and carefully boiling it to achieve the perfect set. The result is a vibrant, tangy jelly that's perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or serving alongside cheese. The rich, sweet-tart flavor profile makes it a delightful addition to any meal.
Currant Jelly
This classic Currant Jelly recipe from 1900 offers a taste of traditional preserving techniques, creating a sweet and tangy jelly perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese. The recipe uses simple ingredients like currants and sugar, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful jelly. The process involves mashing the currants, simmering them, and straining the juice to achieve the perfect texture.
RASPBERRY AND CURRANT JELLY
This vibrant Raspberry and Currant Jelly offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese. Combining the best of both berries, this jelly captures the essence of summer in a jar. The rich, ruby-red color and smooth texture make it an elegant addition to any meal, from breakfast to dessert.
Currant Jelly
A classic currant jelly recipe.