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Now that summer is finally here, strawberries are in abundance! So why not try out making some jam? Perfect for your afternoon tea or your morning toast. Here’s a tried and tested recipe from one of our own Busy B’s.
You will need:
1kg strawberries and rhubarb (mix as you like)
1kg jam sugar
Cinnamon
Jam jars
Saucer – kept cool in the fridge (this is for testing the jam later)
Large pan
Wooden spoon
Ladle
Chopping board
Knife
Busy B Kitchen Labels
STEP 1:
Chop the strawberries into small pieces and chop the rhubarb into thin slices of around 1 inch long.
STEP 2:
Put all the strawberries and rhubarb into a large pan, along with all of the sugar. Stir well to mix the sugar in to the fruit mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
STEP 3:
As the mixture begins to simmer you may need to mash the fruit slightly to ensure a smooth consistency. Once simmering nicely, bring to a rolling boil.
STEP 4:
After 10-15 minutes, begin to test your jam, you may need to do this a few times before it is ready. To do this, take a teaspoon and the cooled saucer and drop a small amount of jam on to the saucer. Leave for around 30 seconds to a minute and push gently with your finger. If the jam is ready then it will wrinkle slightly when pushed.
STEP 5:
Once you are happy that your jam is ready, remove from the heat and carefully ladle into your sterilised jam jars.
STEP 6:
Once cooled, clean up your jars for any spillages and decorate with some gorgeous Busy B Kitchen Labels.
Now gift to friends and family and enjoy on some toast or a crumpet with a cup of tea! The Busy B Kitchen Organising range can be found here.