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Using frozen fruit for jam
« on: June 30, 2015, 06:39:20 am »
This probably sounds a dumb question to those who already make jam from frozen fruit. However I have never done it and having bought quite a few Australian berries the other day I thought I would give it a go.
My question is...do I thaw the frozen fruit before I make the jam please? I want to make some mixed berry jam and possibly some apricot jam.

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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 07:43:10 am »
I make apricot jam from apricots I freeze in season.
I don't thaw them first but just gently bring them up to temp and then cook jam as normal.
I got the idea of freezing fruit when in season and then  using it to make jam  from a friend who has done the same for years.
The jam seems "fresher" and I make it in smaller batches as needed so perfect for the Thermomix.
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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2015, 08:32:27 am »
I've used Tenina's Strawberry and Vanilla jam recipe using frozen strawberries Cookie.It worked perfectly. :)
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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 08:54:31 am »
Thank you both. Some fresh jam from frozen fruit coming up here.
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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2015, 09:47:32 am »
Cookie, I have made jam from frozen fruit with no problems.  No need to thaw the fruit.
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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2015, 11:31:45 am »
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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2015, 11:33:02 am »
I've made chookies recipe  here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2580.0 many times and used frozen raspberries.

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Re: Using frozen fruit for jam
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2015, 02:12:09 am »
Thanks Kimmy.
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