redcurrent gooey jelly

[pinklady]

Thought I'd have a bash at making redcurrent jelly. Was still bit runny on first attempt so my mum said I could re-boil it. Now I've got a gooey, treacle like jam. Did I boil too long the second time?

[WrexTheDragon]

Yes, did you use a themometer or wrinkle test?

[pinklady]

No thermometer and no, not sure what i'm looking for. Not done this sort of thing before. I suppose it's irriversible isn't it?

[WrexTheDragon]

It's all part of the learning curve.
It is worth make notes, so you can adjust and fine tune your recipes.

The wrinkle test is a very basic one you can do to see if the jam will set.

Place a spoonful of the jam on a cold saucer in the fridge for a few minutes to cool. Run a finger through the jam: if the surface wrinkles, it's ready.

[Strawberry delight]

.......or if you tip the plate up it wont run!