1 month ago 01st Oct 10:44
Makes 3-5 jars
Preparation time overnight
Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour
Ingredients
1.3kg/3lb blackberries, washed
2 large cooking apples, washed, cored and diced
450ml/¾ pint water
1 lemon, juice only
preserving or granulated sugar
2-3 tbsp crème de cassis (optional)
sterilized jam jars and jam pot covers
Method
1. Prepare a jelly bag or tea towel by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes. Wring well and leave to cool. Arrange the jelly bag on a stand or up-turned stool with a large bowl beneath, ready for the fruit juice to drip through.
2. Place the blackberries, apple, water and lemon juice in a preserving or large, heavy based saucepan.
3. Bring to the boil, then simmer over a low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the fruit is completely soft.
4. Tip the soft fruit and juice into the jelly bag and leave to drip for 8 hours or until all the juice has been released.
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