STRAWBERRY-GOOSEBERRY JAM
I have never managed to get plain strawberry jam to set, partially because I absolutely refuse to add sufficient sugar. Adding gooseberries (or currants) ensures a good set, and adds a very nice tangy flavour too.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories Strawberry
Time 1h
Yield 6 250ml jars, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the gooseberries and put them in a sauce pan with the water.
- Cover and bring them to a boil, stirring gently, until they are all popped.
- Press through a sieve, and reserve the puree.
- Discard the skins, stems and seeds.
- Gently rinse the strawberries and drain well.
- Mash them lightly.
- Mix the gooseberry puree, strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
- Boil hard until the mixture just reaches the gell stage, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and skim.
- Seal in sterilized jars.
- Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 0.1
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