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How to make Blackcurrant Jam
Blackcurrant Jam has a deep fruity flavour, it's easy to make and a real taste of summer.
Ingredients
- 450 grams blackcurrants
- 450 millilitres water
- 550 grams sugar
Instructions
- Place 3 saucers into the fridge to use when testing for set.
- Remove the stalks, then wash the fruit.
- Simmer gently with the water until the skins are really soft.
- Add the sugar
- Stir until dissolved
- Boil rapidly (rolling boil) until setting point is reached.
- I suggest you boil for 15 minutes then test for set, if not set test again after 5 minutes.
Notes
There are many methods of testing set, I put saucers or small plates in the fridge and drop a spoonful of jam onto the plate, leave in the fridge for 5 minutes, if it wrinkles when you push it with your finger then it's ready. Check out the video to see the wrinkle test. Remember to take the jam off the heat while testing. If it's not set then you can put it back on for 5 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: I have made double quantities successfully, but care needs to be taken if you plan to make three times the quantity as it is difficult to ensure set and avoid burning the bottom of the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg