How to Make Gooseberry Jam

Here is an easy way to use and preserve that awesome taste of summer.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 lbs gooseberries
• 1 1/4 cups of water
• 5 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 lemon
• Stock pot
• canning jars
• canning pot

1. 
    

   Juice the lemon. set aside.

2. 
    

   Remove and discard all stems, from both sides of the berries.
   Wash the berries in cool running water.

3. 
    
   stock pot

   Place berries in stock pot.
   Add the water; cook over medium heat until gooseberries are just tender, about 10 minutes.

4. 
    

   Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.

5. Increase the heat to high; bring mixture to a boil.
   
   Continue to cook rapidly until setting point is reached, about 45 minutes. To avoid burning you must stir continuously.

6. 
    
   canning jars

   Ladle into warm sterilized jars.

7. 
    
   processing sealed jars

   Fill hot jars, 1/8 - 1/4 inch from top. Wipe top, put on lid and screw on ring. Place into canner with water 1-2 inches above the tops of the jars. Cover, bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes at sea level (adjust if at a higher altitude). Let cool 24 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful when canning jars. Refrigerate and use immediately or discard any jars that do not seal.

[butta68]

on 9/18/2008 thank you for both recipes for gooseberry jam, what i really need is one that measures gooseberries by the cup, ta very much