“I’m up for the next jam … Damson stones – sieve them afterwards and use the jam Boil until the jam reaches setting point (see my blog post here for further information on jam making if necessary) and then turn off the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before pouring carefully into the heated jam jars. Puddings, biscuits and cakes Remove stones and use the chopped fruit as a substitute for dried fruit in anything from flapjacks to spotted dick. Take a sanitised potato masher and begin to mash the damson to release the juices and break down their structure. The jam also made from the same harvest is also tasty. It has been popular here: 2lb 4 oz small unripe damsons – stones in. October 16, 2017 at 7:09 pm. it really is a fab jam - hope yours is enjoyed! I'm really pleased with the quality of the jam, it set really well and has a lovely dark colour and taste. DAMSON GIN Ready in: 3 months Makes: 500ml. Take a saucer out of the freezer and put a teaspoon of jam on it. This kind of jam is a labour of love. Skim the stones off as they collect on the surface. If you cannot bear the fuss of removing stones from the larger fruit, there really is no excuse not to pick a few berries and make jam. Remove stones. If you have frozen your damsons then get them out of the freezer ahead of time so they have thawed before you start. Damson Wine, got a gallon racked from last year, the Damsons were tasty to eat as I spent 3 hours stoning them. Worth a try: • Damson chilli jam that uses the tail-end of the crop. This recipe has been one of my most popular jams ever since so it was high time I did a re-shoot and gave it the presentation it deserved! Damson Wine Method. Don’t forget to pick the stones out as the jam is simmering. Have made damson chutney and plum jam but still have a freezer full of fruits to use. Today I’m re-posting my Damson Jam which was published in 2013 when I didn’t own or know how to use a professional camera. Blitz in blender. Removing stones from Damsons - Page 2. Damson jam is probably the tastiest fruit jam out. Any hints and tips let me know. Once you think the jam might be ready then you can double check by removing a saucer from the freezer, dropping a teaspoon of jam on it then placing the saucer in the fridge. Damson’s are not readily available over here. The problem I find with damson jam is removing all the stones and I have yet to find a method of doing this quickly! Damson Recipes. The seeds (also known as stones, pits, or kernels) of stone fruits like apricots, cherries, plums, and peaches do contain a compound called amygdalin, … The plums are small and firm, with flesh sticking to the stone even when fully ripe, so a lot of recipes advise cooking them before removing the stones. Damson jam recipe by Skye Gyngell - Wash the damsons carefully and pat dry, rejecting any that are bruised or blemished. Damson and cinnamon jam 2 1/2lb damsons, washed preserving sugar (according to quantity of fruit pulp) 1 1/2 pints of water I bought a mouli from a charity shop, which is the perfect tool for removing stones. Next up was the jam. Make it easier by using a cherry pitter "Hi damson lovers I make a lot of damson jam as it's my absolute favourite jam. Get every recipe from How I … The fruit was ripened to perfection, but that was luck. Couldn't be bothered removing the stones, mine stays in the jam. Love plum jam, though I have to say my current favourite is your fig and lime – mmmm! Damson gin is dead easy to make and a summer’s end ritual for our family. With its blades made of stainless steel the little device removes cleanly the stones and cuts the plums for the topping of a cake. **** update 2013 **** I’ve had so much interest in damsons! The fun thing about fermenting damson wine in a demijohn without removing all the stones is that one stone will get itself lodged in the bubble valve on top causing a blockage. The easiest way is to spread out the cooked damsons and feel over them removing any stones as you go. Until I forget what my hands are doing and realize that I’ve just put a bunch of pips back into the jam pot. N.B: It’s worth going the extra mile and doing this because the stones could easily crack a tooth if you accidentally bit down on one. Pot and cover in the usual way. The jam will keep for a year (at least). Just follow the recipe for raspberry jam, but obviously replace the fruit. Cut in half and remove the stones. 5. I love the colour. Place the damsons in a wine straining bag in a sanitised fermenting bucket. There are a few essential items you will need for this recipe: Cast iron saucepan or preserving pan – a heavy bottomed saucepan or a quality preserving pan are a very important part of the chutney making process; Cherry pitter – removing the stones from a damson can be tricky. Bernie enjoyed working in my kitchen. I was church lady-gifted with a mixture of plums that are not all equally ripe, so some sorting is called for. It’s also a good moment to meditate, reflect and let your thoughts drift. Trying to get them out before they are cooked is impossible. I’ll be making this too! damson jam haven't had any since i was little and living in cheshire, where there were loads of damson trees in the garden. The damson-in-cider version has the rather ridiculous moniker ‘damder’ or ‘dumpy’ (damson + scrumpy). Boil it all up and stir. Squash the damsons against the side of the pan to remove the stones. 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