‘Putting Up’ event (Jams & Preserves) – 21 May
April 26th, 2008 by Margot
This is my entry for ‘Putting Up’ event hosted this month by lovely Rosie of Rosie Bakes A ‘Peace’ of Cake and started by Pixie of You Say Tomahto, I Say Tomayto.
Closing date for this event is 21 of May so if you want to participate visit Rosie’s website for details.
Tamarind Jam
INGREDIENTS
500g sweet tamarind (regular tamarind is better if like more sour flavour)
6 cups water or a little bit more
1½ cup white or golden caster sugar
METHOD
Peel tamarind, place in a pot over low/medium fire, add water and sugar and cook for about an hour and half. Add a little bit more water if needed. Optionally press through the strainer to remove seeds, then place in the jars and close immediately. I did not remove seeds, we like to suck on them 
Make about 2-3 medium jars of jam.
- To make sure that there is no air in the jar you may also pour over the top a little bit of rectified spirit, set it on fire and close the lid while the spirit is still burning (Polish way).
* To make sure that there is no air in the jar you may also pour over the top a little bit of rectified spirit, set it on fire and close the lid while the spirit is still burning (Polish way).
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April 26th, 2008 at 15:33
Ooh – lovely, what an original entry. I love the labels you did on the computer too. What do like to serve this with?
April 26th, 2008 at 23:35
You r so INNOVATIVe- love those cute labels on the bottles!
April 28th, 2008 at 11:27
Ooooh Margot this is such an unique entry what a great idea
I just adore your labels too!!
Many, many thanks for taking part in this event you have a brilliant entry here Margot!!
Rosie x
April 28th, 2008 at 14:12
Hi Margot,
This is a wonderful entry for the event, very unique. Thank you so much for taking part of our event. Much appreciated!
Pixie
April 29th, 2008 at 10:35
Thank you for all comments
Antonia – my family like to eat it itself
or with a slice of buttered toast.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:22
Have never thought of having tamarind as a jam – clever! But seeing as I’ve never before attempted jam I may have to come over to your house with my toast to share a jar
May 4th, 2008 at 00:23
Jeanne, no problem, next time I will make tamarind jam I will let you know, you can come even without the toast, hehe
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:18
Just wanted to say thank you again for your entry and to let you know the event is now up and posted.
May 23rd, 2008 at 17:57
Oh MY….this sound fabulous and so unique.
March 9th, 2010 at 08:38
do you sell the tamarind jam/chutney?