Damson Jam!

Ingredients

1. 900g Damsons

2. 900g Jam Sugar

3. Slice of Butter

Method

1. Put the damsons into a large saucepan.

2. Add 150ml water and bring to the boil.

3. Lower the heat and simmer until the fruit is soft.

4. Tip in the sugar slowly and stir over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

5. Increase the heat and bring to a full boil for 10 minutes.

6. Using a thermometer, wait until the setting point of jam is reached at 105 degrees C.

7. Once you have reached 105C or setting point, stir the jam thoroughly.

8. Remove from the heat and stir in a slice of butter to remove excess scum.

9. Leave to cool for 20 minutes before pouring into sterilised jars.