And thus brambles are the supreme jamming material that comes for free, by way of an enjoyable afternoon of picking. Why bramble jelly, not bramble jam? Making jelly is quite similar to making jam except it works particularly well with pippy fruit (brambles!).
1. Wash the brambles and put them in a heavy stock pot or jam pan with a little water – the residue from the washing will be enough. Bring them to the boil and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until completely soft. 2. If you have a jelly bag, use it according to the instructions.
METHOD 1 Wash the brambles and put them in a heavy stock pot or jam pan with a little water – the residue from the washing will be enough. ... 2 If you have a jelly bag, use it according to the instructions. ... 3 Pour the brambles into the bag or muslin cloth and leave to drip overnight. More items...
She had made the mistake of leaving a large jar of our Sloe and Bramley Apple Jelly on the table, when she gave her husband Newmarket sausages for supper and he polished off most of it in one sitting. This recipe makes a good raunchy jelly to eat with red meat, game and strong cheese.