Marrow, Ginger & Lemon Jam

Mmmmmm I am always up for making different flavour jams. As I am growing Marrows this year & use them in chutneys I was wondering what else I could try out. Here is my first experiment. I looked up differing recipes & adjusted them slightly but its a very simple recipe & makes a very moorish jam, lovely on some fresh baked bread!

3 lb Marrow peeled de seeded & chopped small
3 lb Sugar
1 Lemon, juice & peel
2" piece of fresh root Ginger peeled & grated

Put the peeled & chopped marrow in a large pan with 1 lb of sugar. Cover & leave overnight.
Stir the now watery mixture & add rest of sugar. Bring to the boil then simmer on a slow roll for 1 hour. Don't forget to stir frequently!
Add the ginger, lemon juice & peeled & finely cut rind to the pan, stir & continue to boil till jam reaches setting point, test using the frozen dish method. Pour into 2 x 1lb sterilised jars & seal.

Elderflower & Lemon Cordial

A beautiful summer drink to be diluted with water, so it will last. Tall glass, diluted cordial, sprig of mint & ice cubes, Mmmmmmmmm

This recipe was given to me by Katie Dixon, a lovely Facebook friend. Thank you Katie xxxxx

20 Elderflower heads
Juice of 6 lemons
1.5kg Sugar
1.2ltr (2.5 pints) Boiling water

In a large bowl (I used a bucket) put the elderflowers squeeze the juice of all the lemons & add the grated rind if you like. I added the rind it gives a lovely zing. Mix in the sugar.
Pour over the boiling water & stir till the sugar has dissolved. Skim of scum if needs be & cover with a clean cloth.
Stir the mixture twice a day for five days.
Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth, (be careful not to spill it as its very sticky, into sterilised bottles & refrigerate. You can freeze it in plastic bottles too.
Dilute with water add ice cubes a slice of lemon & sprig of mint & enjoy on hot summer days :D