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Black Currant Jam

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United Kingdom

Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

  • Preserving. Old preserving methods may not make food safe to keep. Use current tested guidance.

Ingredients 3 ingredients

  1. 6 lbs. Cane Sugar
  2. 3 pints Water
  3. Currants
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Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.

Method

  1. 3 lbs.
  2. Currants (topped 3 pints Water, and tailed).
  3. 6 lbs.
  4. Cane Sugar.
  5. Wash fruit well.
  6. Put in pan with water and bring to the boU.
  7. Simmer till skins are soft (10 minutes).
  8. Add sugar, stir till dissolved.
  9. Boil quickly to setting point ("about 20 minutes).
  10. Skim.
  11. Allow to cool slightly.
  12. Pour into jars.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon