by Thompson & Morgan | Jan 25, 2021 | Raspberry recipes
Homemade raspberry jam
Thompson & Morgan
An easy recipe for a novice jam maker. Another way to utilise your spare, tasty allotment crop.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Servings 0 Makes approx. 1.6kg/3lb 8oz
Calories 39 kcal
Prepare and sterilise your jars. Put a plate in the freezer to chill which will be used later to test the consitancy of the jam. Put half the raspberries into a pan with the lemon juice. Mash the berries whilst over the heat and leave to cook for 5 minutes. Sieve the cooked berries over a bowl to catch the juice. Press the pulp through the sieve until you are left with just seeds. Pour the sieved fruit back into the pan and stir in the sugar. Heat gently and add the remaining raspberries. Bring to the boil, and rapidly boil for 5 mins. Collect your chilled plate, remove the jam from the heat and spoon some jam onto the plate. Push the back of a spoon through the jam and check that it wrinkles and has the consistancy of jam. If it doesn’t, boil for a couple more minutes and repeat the test.
Stir well as it cools to reduce the amount of sediment that appears on the top of the jam. Divide the jam between the jars and seal. It will keep unopened for a year, although the lovely bright colour will fade a little over time. Once open, keep refridgerated.
Calories: 39kcal
Keyword homemade, jam, lemon, raspberries, raspberry
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become one of the UK’s largest Mail Order Seed and Plant companies. Through the publication of our catalogues and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan is able to provide home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
by Thompson & Morgan | Jan 25, 2021 | Strawberry recipes
Strawberry smoothie
Thompson & Morgan
A very quick, healthy smoothie that utilises your strawberry crops. Find out how to get bumper crops from your home grown strawberries at our strawberry hub page. Gluten free and vegan friendly too. A perfect morning drink to get you off to a great start to the day!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Servings 2
Calories 170 kcal
- 2 bananas sliced
- 200 ml orange juice, chilled
- 350 g strawberries
Calories: 170kcal
Keyword gluten free, smoothie, strawberries, strawberry, vegan
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become one of the UK’s largest Mail Order Seed and Plant companies. Through the publication of our catalogues and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan is able to provide home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
by Thompson & Morgan | Jan 25, 2021 | Strawberry recipes
Strawberry mojito
Thompson & Morgan
Create a refreshing strawberry mojito to enjoy in your own garden paradise. This fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecues, parties with friends or as a summer treat for yourself.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Servings 6
Calories 179 kcal
- handful ice cubes
- 2 limes each cut into 8 segments
- handful mint leaves
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 12 strawberries
- 600 ml sparkling water
- 350 ml white rum
- pinch black pepper
Calories: 179kcal
Keyword lime, mint, rum, strawberries, strawberry
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become one of the UK’s largest Mail Order Seed and Plant companies. Through the publication of our catalogues and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan is able to provide home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
by Thompson & Morgan | Jan 25, 2021 | Strawberry recipes
Strawberry Tarts
Thompson & Morgan
Enjoy this simple, fresh fruit treat whislt reaping the rewards of your home grown crop. An excellent addition to any afternoon tea selection.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Servings 4 tarts
Calories 590 kcal
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C fan. Sprinkle flour on a clean surface and roll our the pastry to a maximum of half a cm thick. Put a small bowl or saucer on the pastry and cut round it with a sharp knife to make 4 circles. Use one circle to line each tart tin. Press in firmly and cut off any excess pastry.
In each tin, top the pastry with some greaseproof paper or baking paper and add a lyer of rice or baking beans. Put the tarts in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, take off the greaseproof paper and rice/baking beans. Leave to the side to cool.
Put the cream in a bowl and whisk the cream until it starts to get thick. Now stir in the lemon curd. Wash the strawberries, remove the green tops and cut the fruit into slices. Divide the lemon cream into the 4 pastry cases. Layer the strawberries in a spiral on top.
Combine the jam and 1 tbsp hot water in a bowl, mix together and then brush it over the strawberries as a glaze. Garnish with a mint leaf, serve and enjoy
Calories: 590kcal
Keyword fruit, strawberry, tart
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become one of the UK’s largest Mail Order Seed and Plant companies. Through the publication of our catalogues and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan is able to provide home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
by Thompson & Morgan | Jan 25, 2021 | Tomato recipes
Chunky sausage & tomato pasta
Thompson & Morgan
A quick, easy to make pasta dish. Sweet, fresh cherry tomatoes with succulent sausages and italian flavour. An all round family favourite.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Servings 4
Calories 655 kcal
- 1 handful of basil leaves
- 1 tbsp garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- grated parmesan
- 4 lincolnshire pork sausages sliced into bite-sized chunks
- 500 g penne pasta
- 400 g tomatoes freshly chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 200 ml white wine
Heat the oil in a non stick pan then fry the sausage chunks for 8-10 mins on a medium heat until browned and cooked through. Add the crushed garlic and fry for 1 min. Add the wine, bring to the boil and cook until the wine has reduced by half. Add in the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes and give ingredients a good stir. Taste and season as required. Simmer for 15 mins until you have a rich, thick sauce. Boil the pasta (based on the cooking instructions on the packet). Once cooked, drain the pasta and add, with the basil to the sauce. Give it a good stir, then serve in bowls. Top with grated parmesan.
Calories: 655kcal
Keyword pasta, sausage, tomato
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become one of the UK’s largest Mail Order Seed and Plant companies. Through the publication of our catalogues and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan is able to provide home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
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