WILD ROSE HIP - APPLE JAM
wild rose hips
apples
vanilla extract [optional]
rum [optional]
lemon zest [optional]
canning sugar [2:1]
_ cut off stems and blossom remainders of the hips
_ place clean hips into a pot and cover with water
_ simmer until hips get soft
[stir regularly - they tend to stick to the bottom of the pan]
_ press hip pulp through a ‘flotte Lotte’ or a fine meshed sieve to separate the puree from the kernels
[discard of the kernels]
_ peel apples and remove the center
_ cut into large chunks
_ add a little water and simmer until apples are tender
_ press through a sieve or use a blender to puree the apples
_ combine rose hip puree and apple puree
[2 parts rose hip : 1 part apples]
_ measure how much puree you ended up with and prepare canning sugar accordingly
_ combine puree, canning sugar [2:1], vanilla, a little rum and lemon zest in a large pot
_ bring to a boil [this will love to burn in the bottom - so keep stirring]
_ boil for 5 minutes
_ spoon into sterilized jars [close immediately]
WILDE HAGEBUTTE - APFELKONFITÜRE
wilde Hagebutten
Äpfel
Vanilleextrakt [optional]
Rum [optional]
Zitronenschale [optional]
Gelierzucker [2:1]
