Description
Greengage jam from Jamie Oliver brings British orchard magic to your breakfast table. Sweet, tangy greengages simmer into a luscious spread that whispers of summer gardens and countryside charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 800 grams (28.2 ounces) greengages
- 1 lemon
Sweeteners:
- 600 grams (21.2 ounces) white granulated or caster sugar
Cooking Essentials:
- 1 lemon (juice)
Instructions
- Chill two small saucers in the freezer to prepare for jam setting point testing.
- Combine greengages with 6.8 fluid ounces (200 milliliters) of water in a large saucepan. Add 3-4 lemon zest strips and gently simmer for approximately 15 minutes, periodically stirring the mixture.
- During simmering, carefully remove floating stones from the softening fruit, meticulously counting to ensure complete extraction. Discard the lemon zest strips once fruit reaches desired tenderness.
- Incorporate sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth homogeneous mixture.
- Elevate heat to achieve a vigorous boil, maintaining constant stirring for 10 minutes to prevent scorching.
- Conduct jam setting test by dropping a small amount onto a pre-chilled saucer. Allow one minute before gently pushing with a finger; wrinkled texture indicates readiness.
- For precise results, use a culinary thermometer to confirm setting point at 210°F (105°C), continuing boiling if necessary.
- After achieving desired consistency, allow jam to cool slightly to prevent potential glass jar cracking.
- Sterilize glass jars through thorough washing with hot soapy water, rinsing, and baking at 350°F (176°C) for 5 minutes.
- Carefully pour warm jam into sterilized jars, ensuring clean edges for proper sealing.
Notes
- Capture summer’s essence by selecting perfectly ripe greengages bursting with natural sweetness and minimal blemishes.
- Carefully remove stones to prevent bitter undertones and ensure a silky-smooth jam texture.
- Lemon zest works magic, brightening the plums’ delicate flavor profile with a subtle citrusy whisper.
- Master the jam’s set point by using the cold plate test, avoiding runny or overly stiff consistency.
- Sterilized jars become your preservation guardians, protecting your homemade creation from bacterial invasion and extending shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 82g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 103g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg