Best 5 Old Bachelors Jam Recipes
Prepare your taste buds for a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the realm of Old Bachelors Jam. This enticing condiment, shrouded in a captivating history, has been gracing breakfast tables and afternoon tea parties for generations. Its unique flavor profile, often described as a delicate balance of sweet and tangy with a hint of citrus, is sure to tantalize your senses. Join us as we embark on a quest to uncover the best recipe for this timeless classic, ensuring your next culinary creation will be an unforgettable experience.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OLD BACHELOR'S JAM
Any berry will work in old bachelor's jam. The layered fruit spread is ripe for experimentation. Here it's made with blackberries, raspberries, and kirsch and spread on the cornmeal crust of a blackberry tart. Some say the liquor-infused jam was named for its capacity to warm single gentlemen on winter nights.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes four 1/2-pint-size jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring blackberries, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and the juice of 1 lemon to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Press parchment directly on surface of jam, and refrigerate overnight. Repeat with raspberries and remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar and juiced lemon in another large pot.
- Remove parchment; bring each pot to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until berries are slightly broken down and jam is the consistency of very loose jelly, about 12 minutes for the blackberries and about 17 minutes for the raspberries. Plate-test jam to make sure it is set.
- Divide blackberry jam between four 1/2-pint-size sterilized glass jars, filling each halfway; top each with 1/2 ounce kirsch. Divide raspberry jam between jars; top each with 1/2 ounce kirsch, leaving 1/4-inch headspace at tops. Can in water bath for 10 minutes. Unopened jam can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 year.
OLD BACHELOR'S JAM
Steps:
- Bring blackberries, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and juice of 1 lemon to a simmer in a large pot. Cook until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Press a parchment round directly on surface of jam, and refrigerate overnight. Repeat with raspberries and remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar and juice of 1 lemon in another large pot.
- Remove parchment rounds; bring each pot to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until berries are slightly broken down and mixture is consistency of very loose jelly, about 12 minutes for blackberries and about 17 minutes for raspberries.
- Divide blackberry jam among 4 half-pint glass jars, filling each halfway; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch. Divide raspberry jam among jars; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch.
BLACKBERRY JAM TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch round, 1/4 inch thick. Press dough into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Trim edges to come 1 inch up sides of pan. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Pierce bottom of shell all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Immediately spread jam in tart shell. Top with blackberries; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 10 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.
- Old Bachelor's Jam
- Bring blackberries, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and juice of 1 lemon to a simmer in a large pot. Cook until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Press a parchment round directly on surface of jam, and refrigerate overnight. Repeat with raspberries and remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar and juice of 1 lemon in another large pot.
- Remove parchment rounds; bring each pot to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until berries are slightly broken down and mixture is consistency of very loose jelly, about 12 minutes for blackberries and about 17 minutes for raspberries.
- Divide blackberry jam among 4 half-pint glass jars, filling each halfway; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch. Divide raspberry jam among jars; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch.
OLD BACHELOR'S JAM AND BLACKBERRY TART
In the dead of winter, break out some Old Bachelor's Jam and enjoy it on a cornmeal crust for a taste of summer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 10-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee to an 11-inch round (about 1/4 inch thick) on a floured surface. Press dough into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Trim edges to come 1 inch up sides of pan using a sharp paring knife. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prick tart shell all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Immediately spread jam into tart shell. Top with blackberries, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
BACHELOR'S JAM
Steps:
- Place the berries and sugar in a large bowl and gently stir. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Wash a 3-litre jar (or use smaller jars with screw-top lids) and dry well, as any moisture will cause bacteria to form. Gently stir the eau de vie into the berry mixture, then spoon into jars, making sure the berries are covered with liquid. (The amount of juice you have will depend on how much liquid has come out of the fruit. If there is not enough liquid to cover all the fruit, top up with alcohol.) Seal with the lid and refrigerate overnight. It will keep for up to 3 weeks.
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the jam's readiness by spooning a small amount onto a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it's ready.
- You can use a potato masher or immersion blender to crush the strawberries, if you prefer a smoother jam.
- Be patient when cooking the jam. It takes time for the pectin to set and the jam to thicken.
- Store the jam in a clean, sterilized jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Old Bachelor's Jam is a delicious and easy-to-make strawberry jam that can be enjoyed on toast, biscuits, or ice cream. It's also a great way to use up ripe strawberries when they're in season. Be sure to experiment with different fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries, or peaches, to create your own unique jam recipes.
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