Home Made Rosella Jam

Not too much beats Rosella Jam on toast. In this Video from the Cottage we show how we make delicious Rosella Jam at home, a skill which may be in vogue again with prices going up! Getting back to basics can be fun and rewarding... it's just a change of mind! Enjoy the Video :) ROSELLA JAM 4 Cups Rosellas 4 Cups Water 4 Cups Sugar 1 Packet Jam Set Step 1. Remove the red fleshy calyx from the pods and place into separate bowls Step 2. Wash both the calyx and the pods then drain Step 3. Place the pods in a saucepan and just cover with water boil for approximately 20 minutes Step 4. Remove from heat and strain the liquid off, reserve this liquid for use in the jam Step 5. Place the calyx into a saucepan and using the reserved liquid from the pods just cover the calyx Step 6. Bring to boil then simmer over heat until soft remove from heat and measure the volume. Step 7. Return the calyx to the saucepan. Add an equal amount of sugar to the calyx (i.e. 1 cup of liquid with calyx to 1 cup of sugar) Step 8. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per cup of liquid Step 9. Reheat the sugar, lemon and calyx mix add jam set (if needed) bring to boil then rapid simmer approx. 15 mins Step 10. Remove from heat, cool slightly and then place into sterilised jars