Blackbeeky Jam
Ingredients
Directions
Mash the fruit until smooth.
Combine the mashed fruit and sugar in a pot.
Boil the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Fruit
- Provides the main flavor, pectin, and bulk of the jam.
- Sugar
- Adds sweetness and helps the jam set and keep its texture.
The step that matters
Boiling the mixture. Boiling long enough drives off water so the mixture thickens. Stopping too early leaves a runny jam, while overcooking can make it stiff and cause the sugar to scorch on the bottom of the pot. Stirring helps prevent sticking.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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