C&T Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 A couple of years ago I got my Gooseberry plant, but this is the first year I am going to get anything like a decent harvest (last year was about 5 gooseberries, thanks to the birds... ) This year, they have all been covered up to protect from wild birds as well as the chucks, and I have a lot on there They are a red variety, and half of each fruit has now turned red. Is this sufficient to then make jam with does anyone think? (Strawberry and Gooseberry Jam) Away for the next couple of weekends, and don't want to lose them, and have some time this afternoon to get the pan out... Need reasurance - or to be told to stop being impatient.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Have you tasted them? If they are not too sour, they should be fine. OH made some gooseberry jam at the weekend with our green ones and it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Good tip... Off to taste!! ........... And not too sour! Jam making this afternoon it is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 oh, I picked some goosegogs yesterday too I might try the jam thingy yummy cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Gooseberry Jam would be fine, whatever stage they are at. Jam made with green gosseberries turns into a wonderful red preserve when jammed - and has a lovely tart taste along with the sweetness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Well, from my little bush, I had nearly a pound of gooseberries Added them to 2 pounds of half price Strawberries, and have made some delicious Jam! (Had some of the s"Ooops, word censored!"ings on my toast this morning!! Yum!! Rest will be put in the cupboard for a while...) Parents will be upset.... I had no small empty jars, and am refusing to give away a large jar, so they aren't going to see any of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
