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Black currant Jam Recipe
A classic British jam made from blackcurrants (no pectin).
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 48
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen blackcurrants
- 20 oz water
- 2 lb sugar about 2 1/2 cups
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Place the black currants and water in a heavy pot over medium low heat. Cook the fruit for about half an hour or longer, stirring occasionally, to soften the skins.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice.
- Increase the heat to simmer the jam briskly while constantly stirring. Use a candy thermometer to bring the temperature of the jam to 215°F (101.5°C) which should be reached in about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pour into warm, dry jars which have been rinsed with boiling water, along with the lids.
- Process to seal, if desired, but you can just keep it in the fridge to be on the safe side. I make sure to hear/see my lids pop to ensure a seal.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.003g
(0%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.