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Jezebella · 6th September, 2009

Well I have a Cranberry, plum and apple chutney on with star anise, cardamom and cinnamon, and a blueberry, redcurrant and pear jam. Have to use up all this fruit that my sis keeps bringing home. Means the marmalade gets put off for yet another day as I have now run out of jars and sugar. Still the citrus holds better than the soft fruit so thought I would make that first. I think after this whole batch I should also cool my heels on the preserving front for a bit, well till back from holiday, but will crack on with the Christmas bits when I am back which should keep me going for a while. Also want to make the bath fizzies etc which should be great fun.

Jez
xx

slendablenda · 6th September, 2009

It would still work, but the flavour would be insipid unless you add something sharp like fresh or frozen (not sweetened) cranberries - pretty colour, good for Christmas presents - unless you had a friend who could give you some cooking apples!
The sharpness gives a better flavour - want some tomorrow?

:g reenapple:

Morticia · 6th September, 2009

Hi,

Not sure if anyone saw my querie, was wondering if jam can be made with sugar substitute instead or would it affect the preserving qualities or setting qualities?

Edited to add, no doubt I missed a reply in the thread so going back to reread it as you ladies have been busy....

Blonde Logic · 6th September, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by slendablenda

It would still work, but the flavour would be insipid unless you add something sharp like fresh or frozen (not sweetened) cranberries - pretty colour, good for Christmas presents - unless you had a friend who could give you some cooking apples!
The sharpness gives a better flavour - want some tomorrow?

:g reenapple:

LOL - you always find the cutest little smiley things!

SUre, if you have some to spare!

Thanks hon!!

xx

Jezebella · 6th September, 2009

Hey Morticia hun

If you scroll back a few days in the thread I did post a link for BL for jam you can make with splenda a fruit juice. So give it a whirl and let us know how it goes!!

Jez
xx

Morticia · 6th September, 2009

Hey Jez, thanks for that...

Blonde Logic · 11th September, 2009

Does anyone know, if I made juice for jelly from the massive amount of fruit I now have - if I don;t have time to do all the canning this weekend, can the juice be frozen and then used later, or does that change it it anyway? I know fruit can be frozen and used, but just wondered if I cooked it all up, strained it, and the froze it, then later defrosted and cooked with sugar to make jelly - would it be OK>

Thanks lovelys!!

xx

Jezebella · 11th September, 2009

Hey Hun

have never tried this but I am sure home freezing would be fine.

Jez
xx

slendablenda · 11th September, 2009

Using frozen fruit or juice is fine - however, it goes really squishy after defrosting so measure it or weigh it before you freeze it and write the amount on the bag or container so you know how much you have when you come to use it.
Otherwise it's just the same.
Quantities of sugar etc no different.

Blonde Logic · 11th September, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by slendablenda

Using frozen fruit or juice is fine - however, it goes really squishy after defrosting so measure it or weigh it before you freeze it and write the amount on the bag or container so you know how much you have when you come to use it.
Otherwise it's just the same.
Quantities of sugar etc no different.

Shoot. I already froze my peaches, cause I knew fruit would be OK frozen - it was juice I didn;t know about.

But, I didn;t know to weigh them first. I suppose frozen weight is heavier, huh?. I guess I could get a rough idea by weighing a peach and multiplying? lol

Thanks SB!

xx

Jezebella · 11th September, 2009

Hey lovely ladies

In Yorkshire, after a safe trip, loads and loads of amazing charity shop bargains that my dad had collected for us!!! Woohoo. Only 2 more full days of abstinence left. Pretty scared, dont feel ready,but do feel ready and want to eat. Arrrrrrrgh!! Will set up a thread on RTM forum for this. Not sure how much I will get online whilst in Scotland, but hear there is wifi at the golf club if I head down there. So will log it all manually and put it online when I can.

Have a wonderful weekend and do some serious relaxing.

Jez
xx

Jezebella · 11th September, 2009

PS: BL love the new outfit, you have fantastic fashion sense!!! You are looking hot lady!!!

Jez
xx

Blonde Logic · 12th September, 2009

Thanks JEzz!!

I have, yet, another question....

Can you half jam/jelly recipes and get a good result?

I seem to have read somewhere it is not a good idea, but cannot fathom why?

Jezebella · 13th September, 2009

am trying this on the iphone and I think half quantities would work fine.I just make in whatever quantities of fruit I have to hand sometimes it's small sometimes it's large! Big hugs

Jez
Xxx

Blonde Logic · 13th September, 2009

Hi hon! Nice to hear form you!

Well, I have had a crackin time this weekend.... Made Plum-Vanilla Jam, Fresh Mint Jelly, BLackberry-Apple (Jam) Sauce (it did not set, so will call it sauce, for ice cream, yogurt, etc.) .

TOday I made the Fresh Mint Jelly - its not only gorgeous, but tastes SO fresh!! I was concerned it might not set, as I had to remove most all of the cores of the apples SB gave me and a fair amount of the apples. And I seemed to think thats where most of the pectin was - so had to use about half bramley and then fill up the weight with half eating apples - but it turned out amazing. Good clairty, and its full of minced mint, so you can see the lovely peices suspended throught.

Then, I made Banana Jam, my husbands request - and oh dear- it is SUBLIME.

I have been cutting back on the amount of sugar, and it is working fine. And been playng with Vanilla beans which smell wonderful.

Not sure why the berry-apple didn;t set though. Thats every frustrating. May use pectin more regularly to be sure I get a set.

Anyway - all tuckered out. WOuld it be too cheesy to say PLUM tuckered out!!

I hope you are having a great time in beautiful Scotland. Cant wait tohear about it.

ANd all good luck to you tomorrow for your first meal!!! Cant wait to hear about that too!!!
XXXXX

6th September, 2009	#151 (permalink)
Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	Well I have a Cranberry, plum and apple chutney on with star anise, cardamom and cinnamon, and a blueberry, redcurrant and pear jam. Have to use up all this fruit that my sis keeps bringing home. Means the marmalade gets put off for yet another day as I have now run out of jars and sugar. Still the citrus holds better than the soft fruit so thought I would make that first. I think after this whole batch I should also cool my heels on the preserving front for a bit, well till back from holiday, but will crack on with the Christmas bits when I am back which should keep me going for a while. Also want to make the bath fizzies etc which should be great fun. Jez xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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slendablenda Forum Master slendablenda's Profile Albums slendablenda's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th July, 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 3,915 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 194 Thanked 216 Times in 210 Posts Rep Power: 511 Diet: lighterlife Height: 5' 7"	It would still work, but the flavour would be insipid unless you add something sharp like fresh or frozen (not sweetened) cranberries - pretty colour, good for Christmas presents - unless you had a friend who could give you some cooking apples! The sharpness gives a better flavour - want some tomorrow? :g reenapple: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Started LL Feb 2008 21.5 stone Reached goal Dec 2008 10 stone Maintained for 2 Years and 8 months now Woooo Hooo !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Morticia Happy in my own skin Morticia's Profile Albums Morticia's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th July, 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 488 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 50 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: April 21st Start Weight: 183lb Current Weight: 127lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: 27th July BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.4 Current BMI: 21.8 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 56lb Weight to Lose: -13lb % Lost 30.6%	Hi, Not sure if anyone saw my querie, was wondering if jam can be made with sugar substitute instead or would it affect the preserving qualities or setting qualities? Edited to add, no doubt I missed a reply in the thread so going back to reread it as you ladies have been busy.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Total loss in Foundation = 3 stones 5lb... Total loss in RTM = 13lb New Goals 1. Finish RTM the same or less than when I started. Wooohoo done 2. Get piercing to celebrate finishing RTM 3. Be maintaining my RTM weight 3 months after completion. Wooohoo done 4. Be maintaining my RTM weight 6 months after completion. Wooohoo done 5. Celebrate my 6 months goal by getting a tattoo on my foot.....probably one like my tracker flower and butterfly to remember my journey. Getting done in September

6th September, 2009	#155 (permalink)
Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	Hey Morticia hun If you scroll back a few days in the thread I did post a link for BL for jam you can make with splenda a fruit juice. So give it a whirl and let us know how it goes!! Jez xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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Morticia Happy in my own skin Morticia's Profile Albums Morticia's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th July, 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 488 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 50 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: April 21st Start Weight: 183lb Current Weight: 127lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: 27th July BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.4 Current BMI: 21.8 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 56lb Weight to Lose: -13lb % Lost 30.6%	Hey Jez, thanks for that... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Total loss in Foundation = 3 stones 5lb... Total loss in RTM = 13lb New Goals 1. Finish RTM the same or less than when I started. Wooohoo done 2. Get piercing to celebrate finishing RTM 3. Be maintaining my RTM weight 3 months after completion. Wooohoo done 4. Be maintaining my RTM weight 6 months after completion. Wooohoo done 5. Celebrate my 6 months goal by getting a tattoo on my foot.....probably one like my tracker flower and butterfly to remember my journey. Getting done in September

11th September, 2009	#157 (permalink)
Blonde Logic Yes. You can. Blonde Logic's Profile Albums Blonde Logic's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th November, 2007 Posts: 9,797 Thanks: 131 Thanked 189 Times in 177 Posts Rep Power: 629 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 8-1-08 Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 149lb Goal Weight: 147lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.8 Current BMI: 23.3 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 131lb Weight to Lose: 2lb % Lost 46.79%	Does anyone know, if I made juice for jelly from the massive amount of fruit I now have - if I don;t have time to do all the canning this weekend, can the juice be frozen and then used later, or does that change it it anyway? I know fruit can be frozen and used, but just wondered if I cooked it all up, strained it, and the froze it, then later defrosted and cooked with sugar to make jelly - would it be OK> Thanks lovelys!! xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Lost 10 Stone in 2008. Maintained for 2 years. Back for a Tune-Up. I am in this - to WIN this!!! Nothing - no person, no event, no holiday - nothing, will get in my way. 100% oops 90% all the way baby! Goals: 0.5 stn 1 stn 1.5 stn 2 stn 2.5 stone 3 stone 3.5 stone 5 stone Get back into my comfy Levis Get back into my SKINNY Levis BEFORE: AFTER: BL's Diary: http://www.minimins.com/lighter-life-forum/27465-blonde-logics-stream-consciousness-diary.html

11th September, 2009	#158 (permalink)
Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	Hey Hun have never tried this but I am sure home freezing would be fine. Jez xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

11th September, 2009	#159 (permalink)
slendablenda Forum Master slendablenda's Profile Albums slendablenda's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th July, 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 3,915 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 194 Thanked 216 Times in 210 Posts Rep Power: 511 Diet: lighterlife Height: 5' 7"	Hello girls Using frozen fruit or juice is fine - however, it goes really squishy after defrosting so measure it or weigh it before you freeze it and write the amount on the bag or container so you know how much you have when you come to use it. Otherwise it's just the same. Quantities of sugar etc no different. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Started LL Feb 2008 21.5 stone Reached goal Dec 2008 10 stone Maintained for 2 Years and 8 months now Woooo Hooo !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	Hey lovely ladies In Yorkshire, after a safe trip, loads and loads of amazing charity shop bargains that my dad had collected for us!!! Woohoo. Only 2 more full days of abstinence left. Pretty scared, dont feel ready,but do feel ready and want to eat. Arrrrrrrgh!! Will set up a thread on RTM forum for this. Not sure how much I will get online whilst in Scotland, but hear there is wifi at the golf club if I head down there. So will log it all manually and put it online when I can. Have a wonderful weekend and do some serious relaxing. Jez xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

11th September, 2009	#162 (permalink)
Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	PS: BL love the new outfit, you have fantastic fashion sense!!! You are looking hot lady!!! Jez xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

12th September, 2009	#163 (permalink)
Blonde Logic Yes. You can. Blonde Logic's Profile Albums Blonde Logic's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th November, 2007 Posts: 9,797 Thanks: 131 Thanked 189 Times in 177 Posts Rep Power: 629 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 8-1-08 Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 149lb Goal Weight: 147lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.8 Current BMI: 23.3 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 131lb Weight to Lose: 2lb % Lost 46.79%	Thanks JEzz!! I have, yet, another question.... Can you half jam/jelly recipes and get a good result? I seem to have read somewhere it is not a good idea, but cannot fathom why? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Lost 10 Stone in 2008. Maintained for 2 years. Back for a Tune-Up. I am in this - to WIN this!!! Nothing - no person, no event, no holiday - nothing, will get in my way. 100% oops 90% all the way baby! Goals: 0.5 stn 1 stn 1.5 stn 2 stn 2.5 stone 3 stone 3.5 stone 5 stone Get back into my comfy Levis Get back into my SKINNY Levis BEFORE: AFTER: BL's Diary: http://www.minimins.com/lighter-life-forum/27465-blonde-logics-stream-consciousness-diary.html

13th September, 2009	#164 (permalink)
Jezebella Playing the Angel Jezebella's Profile Albums Jezebella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,204 Blog Entries: 120 Thanks: 44 Thanked 106 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 83 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 13 May 2009 Start Weight: 199lb Current Weight: 119lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: 15 September 2009 got to goal! BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 20.4 Goal BMI: 22 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 80lb Weight to Lose: -9lb % Lost 40.2%	am trying this on the iphone and I think half quantities would work fine.I just make in whatever quantities of fruit I have to hand sometimes it's small sometimes it's large! Big hugs Jez Xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

13th September, 2009	#165 (permalink)
Blonde Logic Yes. You can. Blonde Logic's Profile Albums Blonde Logic's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th November, 2007 Posts: 9,797 Thanks: 131 Thanked 189 Times in 177 Posts Rep Power: 629 Diet: Lighter Life Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 8-1-08 Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 149lb Goal Weight: 147lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.8 Current BMI: 23.3 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 131lb Weight to Lose: 2lb % Lost 46.79%	Hi hon! Nice to hear form you! Well, I have had a crackin time this weekend.... Made Plum-Vanilla Jam, Fresh Mint Jelly, BLackberry-Apple (Jam) Sauce (it did not set, so will call it sauce, for ice cream, yogurt, etc.) . TOday I made the Fresh Mint Jelly - its not only gorgeous, but tastes SO fresh!! I was concerned it might not set, as I had to remove most all of the cores of the apples SB gave me and a fair amount of the apples. And I seemed to think thats where most of the pectin was - so had to use about half bramley and then fill up the weight with half eating apples - but it turned out amazing. Good clairty, and its full of minced mint, so you can see the lovely peices suspended throught. Then, I made Banana Jam, my husbands request - and oh dear- it is SUBLIME. I have been cutting back on the amount of sugar, and it is working fine. And been playng with Vanilla beans which smell wonderful. Not sure why the berry-apple didn;t set though. Thats every frustrating. May use pectin more regularly to be sure I get a set. Anyway - all tuckered out. WOuld it be too cheesy to say PLUM tuckered out!! I hope you are having a great time in beautiful Scotland. Cant wait tohear about it. ANd all good luck to you tomorrow for your first meal!!! Cant wait to hear about that too!!! XXXXX Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Lost 10 Stone in 2008. Maintained for 2 years. Back for a Tune-Up. I am in this - to WIN this!!! Nothing - no person, no event, no holiday - nothing, will get in my way. 100% oops 90% all the way baby! Goals: 0.5 stn 1 stn 1.5 stn 2 stn 2.5 stone 3 stone 3.5 stone 5 stone Get back into my comfy Levis Get back into my SKINNY Levis BEFORE: AFTER: BL's Diary: http://www.minimins.com/lighter-life-forum/27465-blonde-logics-stream-consciousness-diary.html

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