CRANBERRY AND APPLE JELLY WITH ROAST PORK LOIN
CRANBERRY AND APPLE JELLY WITH ROAST PORK LOIN
CRANBERRY AND APPLE JELLY WITH ROAST PORK LOIN

Ingredients
  • 1kg/2lb 2oz Bramley apples
  • peeled
  • cored and chopped
  • 1kg/2lb 2oz cranberries
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • water
  • to cover
  • 1-1.5kg/2lb 2oz-3lb 4oz granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1kg/2lb 2oz pork loin
  • skin on
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  • For the jelly
  • place the apples
  • cranberries and cinnamon into a large saucepan and pour over enough water to just cover. Bring to the boil
  • then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the apples and cranberries are broken down.
  • Pass the mixture through a sieve lined with a clean kitchen cloth or muslin into a large jug. Discard the pulp left in the sieve.
  • For every 600ml/1 pint of liquid you have
  • add 500g/1lb 2oz of granulated sugar.
  • Pour the mixture back into a clean pan with a sugar thermometer and cook slowly until it reaches 220C/105F - alternatively
  • place a spoonful of the jelly onto a cold plate and check if it sets.
  • Pour the jelly into warm sterilised jars while still hot and allow to cool and set.
  • For the roast pork
  • preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Season the pork with salt and freshly ground black pepper and place into the frying pan. Cook briefly on all sides until lightly browned all over.
  • Transfer to a roasting tin and place in the oven for 40-60 minutes
  • or until the crackling is golden and the pork is completely cooked through.
  • To serve
  • carve the pork into portions and place onto serving plates with a spoonful of the cranberry and apple jelly.