StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: sjm

sjm[25] - Jam storage {1 of 3}

sjm[25] - Jam storage {1 of 3}

StoneRoad2013
16 Sep 2025 107
three very poor shots of the jars of jam I made in 2025. I will try to re-take this as this image is so bad
sjm[25] - Jam storage {2 of 3}

sjm[25] - Jam storage {2 of 3}

StoneRoad2013
16 Sep 2025 99
three very poor shots of the jars of jam I made in 2025. I will try to re-take this as this image is so bad
sjm[25] - Jam storage {3 of 3}

sjm[25] - Jam storage {3 of 3}

StoneRoad2013
16 Sep 2025 95
three very poor shots of the jars of jam I made in 2025. I will try to re-take this as this image is so bad
sjm[25] - second batch of Plum jam

sjm[25] - second batch of Plum jam

StoneRoad2013
16 Sep 2025 97
12 jars of Plum Jam - the second batch of donated plums. I started with slightly over 7lbs of what I think are Victoria plums. At least two jars will go to the supplier of the plums. E2A - the jar on the right of the front row has already been eaten; on toast, crispbread, rice cakes and plain bread - a jelly piece, as a friend described that. Well set and a good flavour being the verdict. [picked that jar to test as the film used for lid is poor quality and didn't seal well enough for long term storage].
sjm[25] - snap of third batch

sjm[25] - snap of third batch

StoneRoad2013
20 Sep 2025 2 1 130
Quick snap [and not properly focused] of cooking the third batch of Victoria plums. So, this year [2025] I've made a small batch of bramble jelly - from blackberries in the garden, and three lots of plum jam so far in 2025 - from donated plums.
gdn[25] - juicy blackberries [Explored]

gdn[25] - juicy blackberries [Explored]

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2025 7 3 194
The recent rain has really plumped up the blackberries !
gdn[25] - picked some ripe ones

gdn[25] - picked some ripe ones

StoneRoad2013
10 Sep 2025 1 136
The weather has been sunshine & showers - just right for plumping up and ripening the blackberries ! I've had a couple or three serious picking sessions, and then cooking / straining which has resulted in several pints of juice and that has been transformed into jars of bramble jelly ...
sjm[25] - adding sugar [Explored]

sjm[25] - adding sugar [Explored]

StoneRoad2013
10 Sep 2025 6 7 193
Having cooked the plums quite gently, now to add the sugar. Working on a 1:1 fruit to sugar ratio.
sjm[25] - chopped & stoned

sjm[25] - chopped & stoned

StoneRoad2013
10 Sep 2025 3 176
For a change, I thought I would try the de-stone & chopped up before cooking version. there's about 3/4 pint of water in there, to stop the fruit sticking ... The white bag contains the plum stones, which will be included during cooking, to extract the pectin. At least I should not find any stray stones in the jam !
sjm[25] - Victoria Plums

sjm[25] - Victoria Plums

StoneRoad2013
10 Sep 2025 3 1 171
7lb of ripe Victoria Plums, provided by a donor. This will be the second batch of Plum Jam in 2025.