Food & entertaining

TEATIME: SIMPLE BERRY JAM

Teatime: Simple berry jam
SERVES 1ΒΌ litres
PREPARATION NONE
COOKING 50 mins (plus resting and cooling times)
1kg (2lb) raspberries or a mixture of berries
100ml (3fl oz) lemon juice
900g (1lb 13oz) granulated sugar
Knob of butter
1. Put the fruit, lemon juice and 4tbsp of water into a large saucepan and simmer over a low heat for 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft.
2. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Bring to the boil and continue to boil steadily, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until setting point is reached. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Skim off any scum on the surface.
3. Let the jam sit for 20 minutes, then spoon into clean jars. Seal and label when cool.