11-10-2008, 03:01 PM
Thanks Allen! This is what I found in case anyone else is interested.
Ground Cherry Jam
8 cups ground cherries (husked)
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 lemons; grated rind & juice
Husk and wash the ground cherries carefully. Measure the sugar and water into a large kettle. Bring to a full rolling boil, and boil for 2 minutes.
Add the cherries, lemon rinds, and juice. Bring to a full rolling boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, and let stand overnight. (in the refrigerator)
Next day, return to the heat, and again bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook gently until transparent (about 15 minutes). Immediately pour into hot, sterilized glasses seal at once.
Adapted from a recipe for Ground Cherry Jam from Unusual Vegetables: Something New for This Year's Garden
*A note about Ground Cherries: When making jam or preserves treat them as you would cranberries. Do not crush or pop the berries but let them do so on their own while cooking
Ground Cherry Jam
8 cups ground cherries (husked)
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 lemons; grated rind & juice
Husk and wash the ground cherries carefully. Measure the sugar and water into a large kettle. Bring to a full rolling boil, and boil for 2 minutes.
Add the cherries, lemon rinds, and juice. Bring to a full rolling boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, and let stand overnight. (in the refrigerator)
Next day, return to the heat, and again bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook gently until transparent (about 15 minutes). Immediately pour into hot, sterilized glasses seal at once.
Adapted from a recipe for Ground Cherry Jam from Unusual Vegetables: Something New for This Year's Garden
*A note about Ground Cherries: When making jam or preserves treat them as you would cranberries. Do not crush or pop the berries but let them do so on their own while cooking