2.2lb Damsons
2.2lb sugar
3/4 pint water
Wash the damsons and remove any stalks
put in jam pan with water on a medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, breaking up the damsons every 5 minutes or so to release the stones from the fruit.
Add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then with a slotted spoon scoop up the stones that should be floating on the surface.
Turn the heat high to allow the mixture to boil for about 10 minutes, test to see if it has reached the setting point, if not boil for a couple more minutes then test again.
pour in warm jam jars.
If you see any stones as you pour into jars, remove them. But I always but a caveat on the jar if I am giving them as a gift, as there is always a stones or two that get through and you don't want anyone loosing a tooth!!!!
Let me know how it turns out
M
OOh thanks for this. I heading up to the orchard tomorrow to check how the fruit is doing. May be a couple more weeks yet.
ReplyDeleteRosie