On 2016-09-19 11:19 AM, Gary wrote:
> Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>> Sf, I can always find red currant jelly in the regular supermarket, where
>> I usually shop.
>
> Last week, I saw ant bought Orange Marmalade. Oh man...good!
> I haven't had that in probably 30 years or so but it's so good
> just for a little treat on toasted bun with butter, or peanut butter,
> and a spoonful of the marmalade on top. YUM!


Good marmalade is a real treat. Do yourself a favour and buy some of the
premium stuff. Better yet, make it. Seville oranges are in season in
January or February. Buy some. Juice them and save the pits in a cheese
cloth bag. Cut the peel into thin slices and then toss them and the
juice into a pot and add enough water to cover and then simmer them for
an hour or so until you can pinch them between your thumb and finger.
Then cook up the mash in small quantities with equal parts of mash and
sugar. Bring it to a rolling boil and stir, testing it occasionally buy
dribbling it on an inverted bowl or cup to see it will set. Pour it into
sterilized jars and put the tops on.


> I have never eaten red currant jelly. Guess I should look for it.
I am not all that cray about red currant jelly, but the black currant
stuff is incredible. IMO jam is better than jelly. It has a more
interesting texture.