Apple Or Pear Ginger Jam

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Old victorian recipe from my grandmother. It works well with pears too if you get a bumper crop. Original was in imperial measure. Ginger can vary in intensity so taste and try before adding. Use as a tangy jam or in tartlets.

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Steps

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Use a trivet under the pot.

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Stew the apples gently in 10 fl.

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Oz.

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Water until applesauce consistency.

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Add 12 oz.

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By weight of sugar for each pint of apple sauce and bring to the boil.

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Simmer lightly.

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Add the lemon juice and rind.

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Weigh , rough chop the ginger and add to apples.

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Bring back to boiling point.

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Test for set.

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This is quick because of the natural pectin.

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Bottle in sterilised jars.

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Ingredients

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apples, sugar, water, preserved gingerroot, lemons, juice and zest of