This easy plum jam with added sparkle makes a great Christmas present or accompaniment to your roast turkey. You’ll need a sugar thermometer for this recipe. Peel the apples and grate into a ...
With its good pectin content, its tender yellow flesh and its customary abundance, the Victoria plum is excellent for jam. Avoid using imported dessert plums as they are often hard and lacking in ...
My very first jam memory was of my grandmother. She made a dark, rich, glossy jam that was sweet and sharp. It tasted just amazing on hot buttered toast when we would visit her on the way home ...
The Victoria sponge cake is named after Queen Victoria, who liked having a slice of sponge cake with her afternoon tea. A Victoria cake is a sponge cake layered with jam and cream. Spoon into greased ...
I recommend using damson plums if you can get them. They make the best jam - rich, deep in colour and with a bit of lemon for a little tartness. Scrummy on toast, scones, brioche or a bakewell tart.