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Gooseberry Jam
Preparation info
- Makes
3.5-4.5
kg - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2014
Gooseberry jam is one of the easiest to make, as the fruit has a high pectin content and sets readily. If you like a slightly tart jam, it is also one of the nicest. Unripe gooseberries are best for jam as their skins are less tough.
Ingredients
2 kg 4 lb 3 kg 6
Method
Put the gooseberries in a large saucepan with the water and bring slowly to the boil. Mash the berries with a spoon and cook for 20 minutes. Add the sugar and allow it to dissolve, then bring the jam to the boil and boil for 10 minutes. Test for setting by dropping a little jam on a cold saucer and putting it in a cool place for a minute or two. If setting point has been reached, the jam on the