Oregon Grape Jelly & Peanut Butter Sandwich

James Wong's Homegrown Revolution

Posted by Orion Books

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The rich blackcurrant grape flavour of these powder-blue berries makes for a grown-up twist on an old-school kid’s favourite.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 1 Large Bramley Apple
  • 150 g Oregon Grapes
  • 220 g Caster Sugar
  • Finely grated zest and juice of ½ a Lemon

Steps (4 steps, 25 minutes)

  1. 1

    Roughly chop the whole apple – core, skin and all – into small cubes. Don’t worry, these fibrous bits will be sieved out later and the large amounts of pectin they contain will actually help create a smooth set to the finished jelly.

  2. 2

    Tip the apple into a medium saucepan with the Oregon grapes,
    sugar, lime zest and juice. Gently simmer on a low heat for 30
    minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    While still steaming hot, press the mixture through a metal sieve
    using the back of a spoon and pour the strained liquid into sterilised
    jars.

  4. 4

    Serve by spreading generous helpings of the jelly in a peanut butter
    sandwich for a classic all-American favourite, made even more
    ‘American’ by frying in butter on both sides until crisp, golden and
    oozing.