Blackberry Jam

Yesterday my dad and i went foraging for blackberries, first in the garden then in the near by hedge rows. We managed to pick a kilo of them! I have been thinking/wanting to make blackberry jam all summer as there has been such an abundance of them. So on possibly the hottest day of the year i did!


Its very simple... however i didnt have pectin which as far as i understand gives the jam a firmer finish and longer life so i guess mine is more of a compote?

Any who - i went to Tesco to buy some of those lovely old jars but they had none so ended up buy Tesco value jam  just for the jars.

Recipe ....


1kg sugar
1kg blackberries
1 pinch salt
2 table spoons lemon


bring to the boil for 20mins stir a lot!

pour in to jars and leave in a sink of cool water


Thats it!

Now as far as i understand this jam needs to be eaten within a week of opening and kept in the fridge.

Also this recipe made 4 and a bit jars of jam.

And the verdict ....
very runny but very tasty!