Comments on: Orange, Pomelo, Lemon and Ginger Preserves

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:30:32 +0000

eliz – thanks for commenting!
I don’t have a specific thermometer I recommend — I am actually still looking for ‘the one’ as well! I wouldn’t recommend something glass though since I did have the unfortunate experience of having one break in a batch of preserves — I had to throw the whole thing out!

As for the consistency, these preserves are fairly thick, i.e. you can stand a spoon in it, but they are certainly still very spreadable/spoonable. As for having no water, most of Christine Ferber’s jams do not call for any (sometimes juice though). I highly recommend her book too — it’s definitely worth checking out.

By: eliz

eliz — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:15:00 +0000

I just noticed there is no added water in this recipe. Different than every other marmalade recipe I’ve tried. What was the finished consistency of these preserves like?

By: eliz

eliz — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:51:57 +0000

Looks so good! I will have to check out that book. I’ve been attempting to make marmalade. Meyer lemon and 3 citrus. Hit and miss for me, some batches are too firm, some too loose, some okay. I need a new thermometer, do you have one that you’re happy with? What kind is it? Thank you!

By: denise

denise — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:44:43 +0000

I have the book! I’m admiring the Orange with Earl Grey Tea. I’ll try not to procrastinate for too long…

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:46:48 +0000

You know, I have never had an elderberry. If the flavor profile is similar I am sure it would work. I actually use fresh blueberries for the chutney, not exactly textbook, but delicious. I paired it with shallots, lime zest (I think, could have been orange) and balsamic. It is really fantastic on grilled duck.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:47:24 +0000

Rhea — Thanks for commenting! I am glad you like the pictures. The first couple of times I made jam I wished I had a better guide (I sort of followed the ’seat of the pants’ approach), so I hope the photos are helpful

Erin — please do recreate it!! also, do you think your chutney would work with dried elderberries? I dried a bunch in 2008, and they are just sitting in my cabinet waiting to be used for something…