No one will guess this is made from beets. They break down completely, and the jam comes out a treacly brown.
Jams
Manchester Pudding Recipe
An old recipe, this is somewhat like a sweetened, flavoured bread pudding baked in a pie shell. Adapted from Mrs Beeton.
Jammy Muffin Doughnuts Recipe
Very nice while still warm. Use whatever kind of jam you fancy.
Strawberry and Almond Squares Recipe
Lovely squares that aren’t too expensive to make.
Pectin
Pectin is a naturally occurring carbohydrate in fruit that is concentrated in the fruit’s skin and the core. When cooked, Pectin solidifies to a gel, causing fruit preserves to set. Fruit uses Pectin to build cell walls with. Generally, unripe fruit will have more Pectin than ripe fruit. Fruits that are high in Pectin include…
Raspberry Squares Recipe
A recipe for classic practical dessert squares — easy to make, not too expensive, easy to transport, yet still a crowd-pleaser.
Jam Topped Sponge Puddings Recipe
This is a really easy dessert! Use whatever jam you like, or use marmalade. Lovely served with cream or custard.
Jam Pie Recipe
This is an ideal way to use up end bits of jam left in jam jars or pots.