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Food & crafts => Recipes => Topic started by: Troubled Waters on October 23, 2009, 09:46:51 am

Title: Blackcurrant and Rum Jam
Post by: Troubled Waters on October 23, 2009, 09:46:51 am

Hello,

I have tons of blackcurrants in the freezer and thought it might be nice to make some of them into a slightly different jam for Christmas pressies.  So was thinking rum.  Have had a quick look on Google but not found much help.  Anyone got any old family recipes they care to share?  Would I soak them in rum or just add a couple of tablespoons? How about sloe gin instead? Any tips gratefully received.

Helen.  ;D

Title: Re: Blackcurrant and Rum Jam
Post by: sheila on October 27, 2009, 07:47:40 pm

I make "Plum N' Rum jam to sell at the village hall coffee morning. It is very popular and sells for £1.00 per jar. I make the jam as normal and add a tot of rum before it reaches setting point. I have never tried it with blackcurrants though.

Title: Re: Blackcurrant and Rum Jam
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2009, 02:55:23 pm

All sounds good to me - rum for breakfast  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Blackcurrant and Rum Jam
Post by: HappyHippy on October 28, 2009, 04:13:07 pm

Mmmm sloe gin would be nice too - lovely and sweet to counteract the blackcurrants :yum:
I'd make some with both - just to see what's nicest :yum: :yum: :yum: and any excuse for a wee tipple eh?  ;) ;D