Raspberry and Strawberry Jam
Description
A simple preservation recipe. For jam, you can use berries in any proportion. The best option is equal parts raspberry and strawberry (1:1). Depending on how sweet the berries are, you can adjust the amount of sugar up or down. Jars keep for up to a year in a cool place.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make the jam, prepare the necessary ingredients. Sort through the raspberries to remove leaves and stems.
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Step 2
Rinse the strawberries well and leave them in a colander so the excess water drains off.
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Step 3
Then remove the stems from the strawberries and cut the berries into 2–4 pieces.
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Step 4
Sprinkle the strawberries with sugar.
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Step 5
Add the mashed raspberries to the bowl.
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Step 6
Mix everything and let stand for several hours so the berries release their juice.
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Step 7
After a while, juice will appear in the berries. Place the bowl over the heat. Stirring, bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 10–15 minutes. If foam appears, skim it off.
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Step 8
During cooking, the jam has thickened slightly. Remove it from the heat. Let it rest for a while. During this time, all the air bubbles that formed while cooking will settle.
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Step 9
Sterilize clean jars using any convenient method. You can do this in the oven, in the microwave, or over hot steam.
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Step 10
Spread the jam into prepared sterile jars. Scald the lids with boiling water. Seal the jars with the lids.
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Step 11
Check for a tight seal. Wrap the jam jars in a blanket and leave until completely cooled.
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Step 12
Enjoy your winter treat!
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Step 13
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