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Bakeapple jam
Newfoundland and Labrador cloudberry jam
Bakeapples, the amber cloudberries of the Labrador and Newfoundland bogs, ripen for a few weeks in late July and August, and families on the Northern Peninsula and the Labrador coast pick them by the bucket. Turned into jam, they taste of apricot, honey and wild herbs, and the soft seeds give it texture. It is spread on toast, tea biscuits and toutons, or stirred through cream. Frozen cloudberries work if you can't get fresh. A common mistake is boiling too long, which darkens the colour and dulls the flavour. Chef's tip: test the set early, on a cold saucer.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 20
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ lb bakeapples (cloudberries)fresh or frozen
- 16 oz granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put two saucers in the freezer for testing. Wash two or three 250 ml jars and keep them hot in a 250°F (200°F fan) oven for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 2: Put 1 ⅔ lb bakeapples (cloudberries) and ¼ cup water in a wide pan and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes until soft and juicy, pressing a few with a spoon.
10 minStep 3: Add 16 oz granulated sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice and stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved completely.
5 minStep 4: Turn up the heat and boil rapidly for 8–12 minutes, stirring often. Start testing after 8 minutes: put a little on a cold saucer, wait 30 seconds and push it with a finger; it is ready when it wrinkles.
15 minStep 5: Leave to stand for 5 minutes, stir, then ladle into the hot jars and seal. Keep in a cool cupboard; refrigerate once opened.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does bakeapple jam take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 20 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of granulated sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of lemon juice?
- Lime juice, same amount.
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