Preserves and jams

Homemade jam or cordial preserves summer's berries for the winter. Cleanliness and the right amount of sugar make sure it keeps.

You will need

• 1 kg berries
• Sugar or jam sugar
• Clean glass jars with lids
• Saucepan
• Funnel and ladle

Steps

1. Choose the berries

   Choose ripe, undamaged berries. Remove any leaves and debris.

2. Sterilise the jars

3. Boil the berries

4. Add the sugar

5. Skim off the foam

6. Fill the jars while hot

7. Store it properly

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