larry_stewart
Master Chef
I just made some Red Currant Jam. It was 2 ingredients. Red Currants and an equal amount ( by weight) of sugar. Basic instructions were add currants and a little water too pot. boil for about 5 minutes until the berries break down. Run through a food mill to removed seeds, stems .... Weight, add equal amounts of sugar ( by weight). Stir until all sugar dissolves then bring to rolling boil for 5 minutes ( undisturbed). Ladel into jar. Let cool. Refrigerate.
Before following this recipe, I read a few others. One said they liked their jam a little more tart, so added half the sugar as above.
My question is, what physical affects ( if any) will reducing the sugar have on the jam? Will the consistency be the same ? Shelf life be the same ?
Obviously it will be less sweet and more tart.
One recipe mentioned that the currants have natural pectin which is what makes it set.
The above recipe mentioned that reduced sugar could result in shorter shelf life, and increased risk of mold forming.
I dont often make jams or jellies , so just curious . I do prefer a less sweet, more tart flavor, but also prefer a ajar like consistency and the longer shelf life.
I also like the simplicity of this recipe, so I dont really want to start adding more things to it.
Before following this recipe, I read a few others. One said they liked their jam a little more tart, so added half the sugar as above.
My question is, what physical affects ( if any) will reducing the sugar have on the jam? Will the consistency be the same ? Shelf life be the same ?
Obviously it will be less sweet and more tart.
One recipe mentioned that the currants have natural pectin which is what makes it set.
The above recipe mentioned that reduced sugar could result in shorter shelf life, and increased risk of mold forming.
I dont often make jams or jellies , so just curious . I do prefer a less sweet, more tart flavor, but also prefer a ajar like consistency and the longer shelf life.
I also like the simplicity of this recipe, so I dont really want to start adding more things to it.