Blackcurrant Jam

Blackcurrant Jam


Prep Time 10 minutes 
Cook Time 15 minutes 

Total Time 15-20 minutes 

Serving = 586g (1 and 2/3rds large jars)

Ingredients

  • 300g Blackcurrants (Garden grown 2019)
  • 300g sugar
  • Water

 

Instructions

  1. Wash and remove all the stems from the blackcurrants.
  2. Add the fruit to a preserving pan (large pan), and cover with boiling water.
  3. Use a wooden spoon to mash up the fruit.
  4. Place the pan on the hob over a very low heat (do not simmer), mashing and stirring occasionally for about 10 mins.
  5. Stir in the sugar.
  6. Bring the pan to a rolling boil and time for 10 minutes.
  7. Take the pan off the heat and drizzle a little jam onto a saucer and place in the fridge for a minute.
  8. Run a finger through the jam and if it forms a crinkle (tacky) then the jam is ready, if not continue to boil for another minute at a time and re-test until it is ready.
  9. Pot into hot jars and seal with lids immediately.
  10. Store in a cool dark place and refrigerate once opened.

Recipe Notes

Put a small plate in the freezer before you start.
Sterilise 4 x 100 ml jars and lids by boiling in a another large pan.

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