Huckleberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the stems from the huckleberries and wash clean.
2. 2
   Drain them in a sieve, then put them in a saucepan with the sugar.
3. 3
   Lightly crush them and leave for an hour.
4. 4
   Add the water and lemon juice, and turn the heat to medium.
5. 5
   Remove the scum as it simmers until thickened.
6. 6
   It will suddenly thicken when cooled, so remove from the heat just before it looks like it's done.
7. 7
   Huckleberry jam and marble chiffon cake.