Comments on: Orange, Pomelo, Lemon and Ginger Preserves

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:18:33 +0000

deva – you are welcome! I absolutely love the book ‘Mes Confitures’ for jam inspiration — beautiful pictures, imaginative flavor combinations — it’s definitely worth picking up. If you make this, I hope you enjoy it!

By: deva

deva — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:51:39 +0000

Thank you so much for this beautiful post. I just bought my first pomelo EVA’ and am shopping around for jam recipes. This looks gorgeous!

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…