Jules. Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 here's the result.... I have actually made two more jars, one is in the fridge in the process of being eaten, the other I have given to my parents. It tastes fab, & has the consistency of Robertson's lemon jelly marmalade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Well done Jules . Looks fab!! I've got 14 jars of crab apple and clove jelly on my preserves shelf now along with 2 jars of crab apple and mint jelly and a flaggon of crab apple brandy sitting in the larder, working its magic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Looks lovely Jules - did you use red apples or the orange variety? I have orange ones (or will have when they ripen) and was told they will make a light pink jelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I used a few red apples which my next door neighbour gave me,& as I did not have enough of those I also used some baking apples from the orchard behind my parent's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I've only got 500g of crabapples. Will the cooking time be the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I've just used a similar amount of quince and the initial cooking time was less - and quince usually take a long time. I don't know if this was becasue they were ripe or because there were less though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 You just need to cook them until they're soft Egluntine. I used a potato masher to squash all the juice out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ta da! Just enough for one jar. Worked well and tastes divine. Feel free to ignore the crumbs on the table cloth. Scotland Yard would have a field day with that thumb print in the front of the jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The first year I made crab apple and clove jelly, I only had enough crab apples for one jar but it was wonderful! Enjoy it, Egluntine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 well done Egluntine... I was amazed at how easy it was to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I was amazed at how easy it was to make Me too. Will definitely be trying it again...and other jams too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 I prefer jellies to jams - just love that translucent look. Crab apple and clove has to be my favourite though - try it with a slice of lovely thick ham Egluntine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just ressurecting this one as it's comign up for that time of year again. I'm just off to get the first load of crab apples form a very early tree. Mine aren't nearly ready yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 We used to add rowans to it to make it pink - I love apple jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 That's interesting - theere's a bumper crop of rowans this year so I'm going to get my recipe book out and see what we can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Recipe here for rowan and apple jelly Scottish of course http://www.fife.50megs.com/rowan-jelly.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thank you Susan, I may have to try that. I am covetting the apples on a neighbour's tree and will have to ask if I can harvest them - they don't usually do anything with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Just wondering - could you use Cinnamon stick instead of cloves - or would this be - thought I might get an apple pie type flavour, but may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've not thought of that before, but it might be nice. You could try it and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I am doing Crab Apple & Mint this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Have scrumped the crab apples (shhh - don't tell) and do not have a jelly bag. BUT I had a brain wave and am going to construct a triangualar bandage hammock thingy - for my apple and cinnamon tryout . Luckily I have the house totally to myself - so if there are any disasters I can have it all cleaned up before anyone comes home tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Try using a pair of tights SarahJo, you might need double thickness if they are sheer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 SJ, I lost my strainer last year & rigged up a sort of hammock thing out of a muslin square,which I got in the baby secion in Tesco. I hung it between 2 chairs. Heres a piccy - it worked a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Finally - have my little set up, straining the apple mush as I type. . Will do the sugar bit, and bottling tomorrow - just hope it all turns out ok, the cinnamon did smell nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I've just bottled up 19 jars of crab apple and clove jelly - some fro Christmas, some to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
