How do you make raspberry jam in the Thermomix?
How do you make raspberry jam in the Thermomix?
Jam
- Put the raspberries and the sugar into the TM. Cook for 20 mins at 100 degrees on speed 2. For a thicker jam – cook for a further 5 mins at varoma speed on speed 2.
- Pour the jam into a clean jar and leave to cool.
Can you overcook raspberry jam?
Your jam may taste bitter because it’s over-cooked. Sometimes overcooked jam can be good thing, as it has a nice caramel flavour that will work well used in desserts. However if it’s really overcooked the sugar will give it a bitter burnt taste.
How can I thicken my raspberry jam?
Add pectin. Whisk a tablespoon of powdered pectin (preferably the no-sugar-needed variety) into the pot of cooking jam. Test for thickness and add another tablespoon if needed.
How do you make strawberry jam in the Thermomix?
Place strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and apple into mixing bowl. Place Varoma dish without Varoma lid instead of measuring cup onto mixing bowl lid and cook 25-35 min/Varoma/speed 1. If jam starts to bubble up onto lid, reduce temperature to 100°C or even to 90°C as needed. Test setting point of jam (see Tips).
Should you stir jam while it’s boiling?
Do no stir jam once boiling, but use a wooden spoon to check it is not sticking on the base of the pan. Stirring lowers the temperature and delays setting point being reached. It is wasteful to remove scum too often. Do it at the beginning and at the end.
What do I do if my jam is too runny?
A runny batch will just happen occasionally. If, after waiting, you find the jam is still too loose for your liking, empty the jars back into a wide pot and cook again. You can simply reduce the jam to your liking, or you can also add a small amount of commercial pectin to help the process.
What is the difference between raspberry jam and raspberry preserves?
Jam: Jam is made with mashed fruit. Preserves: Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit. Some fruits such as blackberries or raspberries will not stay whole during the processing so there may not be much difference between raspberry jam and raspberry preserve.
How do you make raspberry jam?
Directions
- Bring raspberries to a boil in a very large pot. Cook for 4 minutes. Add sugar and lemon juice; stir well.
- Remove pot from heat and pour jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch of space at the top. Seal and transfer jars into a boiling water bath.
Can I make jam in Thermomix?
With temperature-controlled cooking, making jam is easy with Thermomix®. A great way to use up an abundance of fruit when it is in season, refer to Cookidoo® for a range of preserve recipes.