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Gooseberry Jam
Gooseberry jam is a tangy, old-fashioned preserve made with fresh gooseberries, sugar, and just a bit of lemon. The berries' natural pectin gives this jam a firm set and smooth texture, while the flavor stays bright and just the right amount of tart. It's a great way to preserve a unique fruit you won’t often find at the store.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Clean the gooseberries by removing the tops and tails. This step may take some time, but it's essential for the best results. The stems and flower ends of gooseberries remain tough when cooked, and they’ll ruin the texture of your finished jam if not removed.
gooseberries (roughly 1 lb)3 cups
2
Place the cleaned gooseberries in a pot with a small amount of water and a splash of lemon juice if desired.
gooseberries (roughly 1 lb)3 cups
3
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring often, until the berries disintegrate, approximately ⏱️ 5 minutes.
4
Incorporate sugar into the pot. Gooseberries are quite tart, so adjust the sweetness as needed.
sugar (about 1 lb)2 cupsgooseberries (roughly 1 lb)3 cups
5
Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and cook for 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes until it reaches the gel stage (220 degrees F at sea level). You can check for set with an instant read thermometer or with a plate that’s been chilled in the freezer.
6
Pour the finished jam into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace.
7
Store the jam in the fridge or process the jars in a water bath canner for ⏱️ 10 minutes (or ⏱️ 15 minutes if above 6,000 feet in elevation).
Nutrition Facts
calories
73 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
17 g
sodium Content
0.5 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.11 g
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