What to Do with Chillis

[vicki]

where do you get your jam sugar from? I can't find it anywhere!

[Lesley Jay]

I buy it from Tesco's so I would think most supermarkets sell it.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Thanks bramble - no chance of them going red just yet, what with all this rain! so much for a hotter august than july - I don't think! dexterdog

[vicki]

is it the same as preserving sugar?

[Lesley Jay]

I would have thought so Vicki. Just had a look in the cupboard and mine says Jam Sugar With Added Pectin. Read the label. It should contain pectin.

[Saoirse]

Re: When are chillies ready? I read somewhere today that when they have become very firm and crackle slightly when felt, even if they are still green, they are ready for picking.

Preserving sugar has big granules but no pectin, so do check labelling.

I made some really delicious chilli and coriander jam yesterday, using a glut of tomatoes. I'll post the recipe later. Putting some into pasta sauce tonight...

Nicky

[vicki]

Thanks. Will go on a search for jam sugar tomorrw then - I wanted to get some chilli jelly made this weekend. Mind you, chilli and coriander jam sounds delish - I'll have to keep some chillies back to try that I think!

[dexterdoglancashire]

Red chillies - at last!

Hey! just seen my green chillies in the greenhouse - they are now RED! Super! Feel another cooking session coming on!...................... DDL