can i use jam sugar for chutney?

[crisgal]

i want to make a rhubarb and ginger chutney, but bought jam sugar by mistake - will it matter?

[boxtops]

what's jam sugar, crisgal, I only know gran and caster?

[crisgal]

it says its got pectin in, to help the jam set, i s'pose.

[crisgal]

...er...and I haven't any jars either!

Can I bung it jars tomorrow?

help!

[B00]

pmsl, now i'll let you off the jam error (dunno the answer of that one by the way), but jars? What on earth did you think you were gonna put 'em in when you thought "I know, i'll make chutney!"..?

[B00]

*jam sugar

[merciasounds]

You're okay to use jam sugar!! it'll 'set' better - keep ot covered overnight, preferably with a clean teatowel, if you use a lid and there's any heat left in you'll get condensation and it'll be runny. Make sure you sterilise the jars, and put them in a warm oven for a few mins before potting up your chutney, top with a cellophane disc and label. Good luck!!

[crisgal]

thanks mercia.

Boo - someone brought me some home grown rhubarb. While i was at the shop, i bought some extra sugar - cus i don't like it tart! and picked up the jam stuff by mistake.
Then i thought i could make chutney, which i love!

[mollykins]

I would have thought jam sugar would be best as you want a similar consistency don't you?

[mollykins]

how's it gone cris, have you made it yet?

[crisgal]

hi mollykins - i gave up in the end and made a rhubarb and strawberry cream thing. It was nice - i never thought of the two together, but it was lovely.
I'll be more prepared next time!