Description
This Gooseberry jam is one of the best Gooseberry jam recipes around. Take advantage of this delicious fruit when it's in season.
Ingredients
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- 1.5kg (3lb) gooseberries, topped and tailed
- 500ml (2 cups) water
- 1.5kg (3lb) sugar
- 1 lemon, juice only
Instructions
- Place the gooseberries and water in a preserving pan.
- Bring to the boil, then lower the heat to a constant simmer. Continue to cook for about 30 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and soft. Don’t forget to give it a stir every now and then.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon juice. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Crank up the heat and let the contents get to a full rolling boil. Boil hard until the setting point is reached.
- Pour into sterilised jars and seal. Once cooled you can label them.
- Eat whenever you desire. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you’re not experienced at jam making, you can use jam/preserving sugar for peace of mind.
- Green/Unripe gooseberries work especially well for jam purposes.
- I used frozen gooseberries in this recipe. The first step is to tip the frozen gooseberries in the post and then thaw them slowly while stirring. It should take about 15 minutes before it’s fully thawed. Then follow the recipe as above.
- Other variations you can play with are adding 3 elderflowers to the mix, or adding 50g (2oz) grated, fresh ginger root.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: British