White Currant Jam, a Beautiful Preserve

• White currants, 4 lbs.
• best sugar, 4 lbs.: 7 minutes.

Boil together quickly for seven minutes an equal weight of fine white currants, stalked with the greatest nicety, and of the best sugar pounded and passed through a sieve. Stir the preserve gently the whole time, and be careful to skim it thoroughly.