Gooseberry Jam
From northern Germany, this delectable recipe provides a wonderful spread or flavoring in cooking.
Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
Recipe type: Condiments
Cuisine: German, Jewish
Ingredients
- 2 Quarts fresh gooseberries
- 6 Cups white sugar
- 1/2 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin
Instructions
- Remove blossom and stem ends from gooseberries. Force berries through food mill. Measure 4 cups of the berry mash into a large pot. Stir in the sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in pectin at once. Skim off any foam with a large metal spoon.
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Take turns with skimming foam, and stirring the berry mixture for 5 minutes to let it cool slightly. Ladle into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Cover with paraffin, if desired, and seal lids.