Raspberry Mint Jam Recipes

RASPBERRY MINT JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine raspberries, sugar and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in mint. Ladle hot mixture into eight hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Toss the raspberries, sugar and lemon zest and juice in a medium saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the berry juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the raspberries to macerate and the sugar to dissolve. Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer to chill; this will be used to test the doneness of the jam.
• Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the jam becomes thick and syrupy, about 25 minutes. To test doneness, place a small amount of the jam onto the chilled plate and freeze for 2 minutes. Drag your finger or spoon through it. If the jam holds its shape and thickness, the jam is done; remove from the heat. If it's runny, continue to cook and test again in 5-minute increments. Once the jam has reached the right consistency, transfer to jars and cool completely before storing, covered tightly. Jam will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 months.

RASPBERRY JAM WITHOUT PECTIN

Steps:

• Bring raspberries to a boil in a very large pot. Cook for 4 minutes. Add sugar and lemon juice; stir well. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for another 4 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat and pour jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch of space at the top. Seal and transfer jars into a boiling water bath. Make sure jars are covered with at least 1 inch of water; let sit for 5 minutes. Lift jars and let them cool in a draft-free place without touching, 8 hours to overnight.

HOMEMADE RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Before you start, sterilise your jars (see tip below) and put a plate in the freezer to chill. Tip half the raspberries into a preserving pan and add the lemon juice. Mash the berries to a pulp over the heat with a potato masher, then leave to cook for 5 mins. Tip the cooked berries into a sieve over a bowl, then once all of the juice has drained off, firmly work the pulp through the sieve with a wooden spoon until you are left with just the seeds.
• Tip the juice and pulp back into the preserving pan and stir in the sugar. Heat gently, then add the remaining whole raspberries. Bring to the boil, then boil rapidly for 5 mins. Remove from the heat and drop a little jam onto the chilled plate. Now push your finger through it - it should wrinkle and look like jam. If it doesn't, boil for 2 mins, then test again.
• The top of the jam may look like it has sediment on it, but I find that if you stir it well as it cools, a little of this disappears. Pour into the jars and seal. It will keep unopened for a year, although the lovely bright colour will darken a little. Once open, keep in the fridge.

NIF'S QUICK RASPBERRY MINT JAM

Steps:

• In a large pot, mash raspberries with a potato masher. Stirring, bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add sugar and, stirring, bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Let sit for 10 minutes and add 1 tablespoon chopped mint. Again, let sit to cool for 10 minutes. Taste and add more mint if desired. I didn't add any more mint.
• Pour into airtight container and store in the fridge. I didn't use a sterilized jar because I know it won't last long!

RASPBERRY-MINT-CHOCOLATE S'MORES

Steps:

• Lay all 8 of the graham cracker squares onto a serving plate. Place 3 unwrapped creme de menthe thins on each of 4 of the graham cracker square. Spread 1/2 tablespoon raspberry preserves on one side of the remaining 4 graham cracker squares.
• Heat marshmallows over an open flame until they begin to brown and melt. Place hot marshmallows on top of the creme de menthe thins and top with the jam side of the other graham crackers. Allow marshmallows to cool for 1 minute before eating.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RASPBERRY MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place pork in shallow baking pan.
• Roast 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.I suggest using a meat thermometer 160 degrees.
• Meanwhile in medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water,vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add mint and chives. Cover. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. Reserve liquid. Bring liquid to a boil. Gradually stir in cornstarch combined with 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring until thickened.
• Remove from heat. Fold in raspberries. Serve sauce with pork tenderloin slices.