Gooseberry Jelly Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs (1.8 kg) gooseberries
  • 2 pints (1.125 litres) water
  • 1 lb (450 g) sugar per pint of juice obtained.

Method:

  • Wash and drain the gooseberries.
  • Pick over to remove any unsound fruit but do not top and tail.
  • Put into a pan with the water and stew until the fruit is soft and pulpy.
  • Test for pectin.
  • Turn into a jelly bag and leave overnight to strain.
  • Measure the juice and heat in a pan.
  • Add lb (450 g) warmed sugar to each pint of juice, stirring untill all the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to th boil and boil rapidly until the jelly sets when tested.
  • Remove the scum.
  • Pot and seal whilst still hot.

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