Gooseberry Jam

Top and tail the gooseberries and combine with water in jam pot. Bring to a boil, mashing the gooseberries slightly. Boil for 10 mins, then add the sugar and boil until the jam stage is reached (10-15 mins). Test for jam stage on a cold plate. I use a frozen plate, let cool a few minutes in the freezer, then look for a good consistency.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Yield: Approx. 7 cups

Note: pictured jam was a combination of ripe, under-ripe, and even a few pieces over-ripe – but it still turned out well.