How to Make Gooseberry Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gooseberry jam is a delightful and tangy preserve that makes the perfect addition to any breakfast or afternoon tea. This delicious jam is made from the tart and juicy gooseberries that are in season during the summer months. The bright green color and unique flavor of gooseberries make this jam a standout on any table.

Making gooseberry jam is a simple and rewarding process that allows you to capture the essence of summer and enjoy it all year round. Whether you have an abundance of ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts fresh gooseberries
  • 6 cups white sugar
  • ½ (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 80
  • Yield: 10 half-pint jars

  • Remove blossom and stem ends from gooseberries. Force berries through a food mill. Measure 4 cups of berry mash into a large pot. Stir in sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in pectin. Skim off any foam with a large metal spoon.
  • Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Alternate skimming the foam and stirring the berry mixture while letting it cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Ladle into hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Potassium: 33mg