Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Old-school style beach plum jelly is made without any added pectin. When gathering them in the wild make sure to include some under-ripe berries. A long simmer makes for a good strong set. It's a sticky jelly with a good puckery punch.
Sometimes, things don't always go as planned in the kitchen. You can't always trust your equipment to work without failure. Here's a simple, classic method for telling when your jelly is set - without relying on a candy thermometer.
Time to delve in the intensity of labour to create a jar of love......yes this is on a grander scale from the home canner but the idea is the same.....little lavender plum jelly to start your day...