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Damson Jam

  • Total Time

    30m

  • Makes

    2

  • Skill Level

    Easy

  • Dietary Needs

    EF/GF/NF/Veg
    • Egg free
    • Gluten free
    • Nut free
    • Vegetarian

  • 1 Review

    5 star rating

This damson jam is gorgeous, perfect for gifting or for a family breakfast.

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.

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Reviews

  1. 5 star rating

    Really good recipe as most of the other are not as easy and simple.

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Ingredients

  • 1.13kg Damson(s)
  • 1.46kg White Granulated Sugar (we like Silver Spoon)
  • 1 Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 300ml Water
  • 125ml Apple pectin
  • 1 tbsp Butter (unsalted)

Utensils

  • Large Preserving Pan
  • Sterilised Jars & Lids

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