How to Make Rose Hip Jam

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What are the Ingredients for Making Rose Hip Jam?

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The essential ingredients for making a standard batch of rose hip jam are:

  • Rose Hips: 2 kg (approximately 4 cups) of fresh rose hips
  • Sugar: 1.8 kg (approximately 4 cups) of sugar, which can be a mix of normal and canning sugar
  • Lemon Juice: Juice of 2 lemons
  • Water: Enough water to cover the rose hips during cooking
  • Optional: Apples, oranges, or other fruits for added flavor and pectin

How to Prepare the Rose Hips for Jam Making?

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  1. Cleaning and Trimming: Wash the rose hips thoroughly and trim the ends off both sides. Remove any remnants of the stalks and leaves, as they can give a bitter taste.

  2. Cooking the Rose Hips: Place the rose hips in a large saucepan or pressure cooker and cover them with water. If using a saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes until the rose hips are very soft. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 20 minutes under high pressure.

  3. Removing Seeds and Hairs: Once the rose hips are soft, push them through a sieve or a food mill with medium holes to remove the seeds and itchy hairs. Alternatively, mash the rose hips and then pass them through a double-layered fine muslin cloth or a jelly bag to squeeze out the juice and pulp.

  4. Extracting Juice: After sieving or straining, you should end up with about 750ml of juice. If necessary, add back the water used for cooking to retain the vitamins and antioxidants.

How to Add Sugar and Lemon Juice to the Rose Hip Puree?

  1. Combining Juice and Sugar: Return the juice to a clean pan and add the sugar in a 1:1 proportion with the puree (or adjust to taste). Add the lemon juice to bring out the flavor and add a tangy taste.

  2. Cooking the Jam: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until it reduces to about a third of its volume and firmly coats the back of a spoon, which should take around 45 minutes.

What Equipment is Needed for Making Rose Hip Jam?

  • Large Saucepan or Pressure Cooker: For cooking the rose hips.
  • Strainer or Food Mill: For removing seeds and hairs.
  • Fine Muslin Cloth or Jelly Bag: For squeezing out the juice and pulp.
  • Sterilized Jars: For storing the jam.
  • Canning Funnel: For filling the jars without spilling.
  • Potato Masher or Blender: For breaking down the rose hips if needed.
  • Oven: For sterilizing the jars.

How to Preserve the Rose Hip Jam?

  1. Sterilization of Jars: Wash the jars and lids in soapy water, rinse well, and sterilize them in a warm oven (100C fan) for about 10-15 minutes.

  2. Filling and Sealing Jars: Fill the sterilized jars with the hot jam, leaving a small gap at the top. Close the jars tightly with the lids. If there is any left over, decant it into a cup for immediate consumption.

  3. Storage Conditions: Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place. For longer storage, reheat the jam to a boil, fill into clean, sterilized jars, and process using a water bath or pressure canner if desired.

Reference:

[2] https://www.cuisinefiend.com/881/rose-hip-jam
[3] http://look-what-i-made.com/2016/10/04/rose-hip-jam-recipe/
[5] https://www.nordickitchenstories.co.uk/2020/09/09/rosehip-jam-recipe/

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