After the awesome mums group we had at Heidis a few weeks ago I decided to try and make my own Jam. It was so simple to make and the BEST Jam I'd ever eaten!!! So I thought I'd share it with you all and you could try it at home too?
What you need:Jars for Jam
1kg fruit ( I used boysenberries they were only $5.99 at Pak'n'save)
1 kg Jam setting sugar
1 knob of butter (about 10g, if you like measuring :)
OK so start by sterilizing your jars. Preheat oven to 120 degrees celcius and wash all jars in hot soapy water. Place in oven for 30 mins.
Know to make the jam....
1. Place fruit and sugar in a large heavy based saucepan. Mix over low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon Do not allow to boil.
2. Add a knob of butter and increase heat and bring to full boil (a boil that cannot be stopped when stirred)
3. Boil for 4 mins, carefully skim off any foam from surface during cooking.
4. Pour into sterilized jars.
To sterilize jar lids, stand in boiling water for 5 mins
Now seal jars with lids, be careful they're very hot!
This made 6 jars of jam and cost only $10.40!!!
Thanks to Heidi for your inspiration :)
From Pippa :)
