This jam recipe uses the darkest, richest fruits of the hedgerow.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Elderberry, Blackberry, Damson
Ingredients
1kg Damsons
750g Blackberries
400g Elderberries
100ml water
Juice of 2 lemons
2kg sugar
Method
Wash 1kg damsons, 750g blackberries and 400g elderberries. Remove stones from damsons. Put all fruit in a large pan with 100ml water and juice of 2 lemons. Simmer 30 mins until soft. Meanwhile sterilise jars at 120C. Add 2kg sugar, bring to the boil stirring, boil rapidly about 10 mins until setting point (104C). Leave uncovered 5-10 mins. Pour into sterile jars and lid immediately.