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Large mesh cheesecloth? Straining pulp (not juice) from plums for jam
Each year I have huge quantities of small cherry plums (roughly 2x cherry size).
The problem is the pits. Is there a large mesh cheesecloth available I could try?
I've tried cooking partially, then ...
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Which type of blueberry for making jam?
If I want to make blueberry jam, which type of blueberry should I use?
I just bought a pack of blueberry, but I found that the flesh/pulp of them is not blue, but light green in color. When people ...
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Are there alternative ways to test fruit preserves for doneness?
I've tried twice to make fruit preserves using only the natural pectins in the fruit. The first time with plums where the jam was much to thick, and yesterday orange marmalade which came out tasting ...
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What are the costs to consider when making jam?
I am trying to dertermine what kinds of jam are particularly cost-effective to make at home.
I have been given a few bits of equipment for jam making, and am looking forward to getting started.
We ...
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How to recover jam that has set too hard?
Every time I make jam I always manage to set it too hard. Is there any way to recover it once it's done this?
