Barberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Place fully ripened and cleaned fruit into a saucepan and add 2 cups of water.
2. 2
   Cook the mixture slowly over a medium heat till the fruit softens.
3. 3
   When cooked through, remove from heat and pass mixture through a fine sieve or strainer to remove the skins and seeds.
4. 4
   Measure the pulp mixture and place into a saucepan with 1 cup sugar for each cup of pulp.
5. 5
   Mix well and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Hold the boil for 15 minutes while stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Skim off the foam and pour into hot sterile jelly jars and seal while hot.