Catherine Brown

Gooseberry and Elderberry Jam

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    6

    jars
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Classic Scots Cookery
Classic Scots Cookery

By Catherine Brown

Published 2003

  • About

Flowery aromas of the elderberry provide an intriguing combination with goose-berries.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) gooseberries
  • 450

Method

Heat jars.

Making

Wash, top and tail the gooseberries. Put the gooseberries in the pan with the water and bring to the boil. Simmer until soft, stirring and mashing the fruit to a pulp. Add the sugar and butter, stir well to dissolve and bring to the boil. Using a rubber glove to protect your hand from popping jam, hold the elderflowers in a bunch w