Gooseberry Jam is one of my favorite jam flavors ever! This recipe is super simple to make and it beats any pot of jam you will buy in the store. If you make this jam, you will only need 4 ingredients – gooseberries, lemon juice, sugar and water. Place all the ingredients in a pot and boil them up for about 40 minutes. Once the jam has cooled, store it in sterilized jars.
I always sterilize my jars before I start. There are various methods for this – I usually wash the jars in very hot soapy water. I rinse them with very hot water before putting them on a baking sheet in a 285°F oven until they are completely dry.
To make Gooseberry Jam, you will need the following ingredients:
Place a saucer in the freezer to cool. This will be used to test how the jam sets.
Place the gooseberries, lemon juice and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for about 15 minutes until the fruit becomes very soft and pulp-like.
Turn the heat down to medium. Add the sugar and stir gently for about 10 minutes. When the sugar is completely dissolved, bring to a boil for another 10 minutes. Skim any foam from the top and stir occasionally as it boils.
Take the saucer from the freezer. Spoon a bit of jam onto it and leave to cool for a minute or two. Run your finger through the jam, and if it’s ready it will wrinkle slightly.
Skim any remaining foam from the top and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
Spread liberally on hot buttered toast.
This Gooseberry Jam is such a delicious addition to your Fall store cupboard! Store it in a cool dark place and the jam will keep for up to 6 months. Try this recipe soon and leave a comment to let me know what you think of it!
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