Barberry Jam
Ingredients
Directions
Combine 2 lbs of barberries with 23 lbs of powdered sugar in a pot.
Boil the mixture for 10 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
- Barberries
- Provide the fruit flavour and tartness that give the jam its character.
- Powdered sugar
- Adds sweetness and helps the fruit thicken into a spreadable jam as it cooks.
The step that matters
Boil while stirring occasionally. Sugar and fruit pulp can scorch on the bottom of the pot, which gives a burnt taste. Stirring keeps the mixture moving and heat even while the jam thickens.
“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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