Gooseberry jam for winter
Description
A simple way to stock up for later. Honestly, this gooseberry jam recipe for winter works well in two ways: you can end up with a light, very tasty pale syrup to stir into tea, spread on a bun, and so on, or with a thick, dark confit that you can enjoy on its own as a treat later in winter. Try both and see for yourself how versatile this simple gooseberry jam recipe for winter is.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sort through the berries, wash them, and remove any small debris.
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Step 2
2. Transfer to a saucepan, add a little water, and press the berries down lightly on top. Bring to a boil, then boil for another 10 minutes, skimming off the foam.
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Step 3
3. Remove all the berries from the pot and rub them through a sieve held over the pot.
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Step 4
4. Add sugar to the syrup in the saucepan and stir until it has fully dissolved. Boil for 40 minutes.
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Step 5
5. If you want the jam thicker, you can wait a day and the next day boil this syrup for another half an hour, until it becomes dark and thick.
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Step 6
6. Seal in sterile jars. Done!