Damson Jam

Method

1. Wash the fruit and put in a pan with the water. Stir until the mixture boils, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

   • 1.13kg Damson(s)
   • 300ml Water

2. Add the sugar and lemon juice, mix well. Bring to a full rolling boil over the hottest heat.

   • 1.46kg White Granulated Sugar (we like Silver Spoon)
   • 1 Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

3. Add a small piece of butter and stir constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute.

   • 1 tbsp Butter (unsalted)

4. Remove from the heat, stir in the apple pectin.

   • 125ml Apple pectin

5. Skim to remove scum and some stones. Pour quickly into jam jars and cover.