• 4 lbs (1.8 kg) blackberries
• 1 lb (450 g) cooking apples
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1¼ pints (1 litre) water
• ¾ lb (338 g) sugar per pint of juice obtained.

Method:

• Wash and wipe the apples, cut into quarters, but do not remove the skin or core.
• Wash and drain the blackberries and pick over to remove any unsound fruit and stalks.
• Put the apples into a pan with the water and lemon juice and stew until pulpy.
• Add the blackberries and continue stewing until the blackberries are soft.
• Test for pectin.
• Turn into a jelly bag and leave overnight to strain.
• Measure the juice and heat in a pan.
• Add ¾ lb (338 g) warmed sugar to each pint of juice, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until the jelly sets when tested.
• Remove the scum.
• Pot and seal whilst still hot.

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