Gooseberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Top and tail the gooseberries and combine with water in jam pot. Bring to a boil, mashing the gooseberries slightly. Boil for 10 mins, then add the sugar and boil until the jam stage is reached (10-15 mins). Test for jam stage on a cold plate. I use a frozen plate, let cool a few minutes in the freezer, then look for a good consistency.
2. 2
   Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
3. 3
   Yield: Approx. 7 cups
4. 4
   Note: pictured jam was a combination of ripe, under-ripe, and even a few pieces over-ripe - but it still turned out well.