Description
Homemade blackcurrant jam delivers pure summer nostalgia with its rich, deep purple hue and intense berry flavor. Sweet-tart notes dance across your palate, promising a delightful spread perfect for morning toast or afternoon scones.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) blackcurrants
Sweeteners:
- 400 grams (14.11 ounces) caster sugar
- 400 grams (14.11 ounces) granulated sugar
Liquids:
- 100 milliliters (3.38 fluid ounces) water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Gently simmer fresh blackcurrants with water in a large pot for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the fruits to soften and release their vibrant juices.
- Optional: Press the cooked mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, then precisely measure the resulting fruit pulp.
- Incorporate granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pulp, maintaining the recommended ratio for optimal consistency.
- Apply low heat, stirring carefully until sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth and glossy mixture.
- Increase heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, maintaining a vigorous bubble for exactly 10 minutes to develop the jam’s characteristic texture.
- Perform the set test by dropping a small amount of jam onto a chilled plate, checking for wrinkles when gently pushed with a fingertip.
- Remove from heat and allow the jam to rest momentarily, skimming away any foam that develops on the surface.
- Carefully transfer the hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving minimal headspace, and securely seal while still warm to ensure proper preservation.
Notes
- Use fully ripe blackcurrants for the most intense flavor and natural pectin content.
- Consider leaving some seeds for extra texture and nutritional benefits if you enjoy a rustic jam.
- Sterilize glass jars thoroughly before pouring jam to prevent bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
- Swap white sugar with coconut sugar or honey for a lower glycemic index alternative that maintains a rich, deep taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg