Nigella's Chilli Jam Query

[Buleste]

If you don't boil it for the 10 minutes you get a Chilli sauce rather than a Chilli Jelly so 10 minutes is the minimum for setting.

[vikkib]

Just looked at the packet and it says "4 MINUTES ONLY at a rolling boil" with the capitals in bold!

Hmmmmm! Curiouser and curiouser!

Well I think I'll try a 4 minute boil for the next batch and see what I end up with!

I think I need to go and stare at my chilli plants in order to will the next lot to ripen!

[OverWyreGrower]

I find jam sugar to be completely useless (and the 4 min thing also useless).... I just buy normal granulated and sachets of powdered pectin and add where necessary. I use lots of sugar as you can imagine.....

[vikkib]

I find jam sugar to be completely useless (and the 4 min thing also useless).... I just buy normal granulated and sachets of powdered pectin and add where necessary. I use lots of sugar as you can imagine.....

I'll have to have a look for the powdered pectin. I had a little google the other day but I got confused with all the different types!

Pectin Powder: Jams/ Preserves | eBay

[OverWyreGrower]

I just buy the Tate and Lyle stuff from the wholesale place (can get it in Sainsbugs, Morrisons, Asda etc)
Pectin Sachets - Tate & Lyle

[vikkib]

I just buy the Tate and Lyle stuff from the wholesale place (can get it in Sainsbugs, Morrisons, Asda etc)
Pectin Sachets - Tate & Lyle

Fabulous! Will have a look when I next go! Tyvm! : )

[binley100]

If stuff doesn't reach the right temperature it'll never set no whether it's boiled for 4 mins or 10 mins......I use pectin powder or make my own pectin stock . Jam sugar is way too expensive......you need a certain level of acid and pectin to achieve a good set .