Hedgerow jam

 
                                Hedgerow Jam
 
 Recipe By     : BBC Good Food, October 1996
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Fruit                            Preserves
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  450      g             Bramley or other cooking apples
                         - peeled, cored and roughly chopped
  900      g             blackberries
  450      g             blueberries -- ...or...
  225      g             blueberries -- and
  225      g             elderberries
    1                    orange -- rind and juice of
      1/2                cinnamon stick
    1      kg            granulated sugar
 
 1. In a preserving pan, stew the chopped apples with 425ml/15floz water for
 15 minutes until soft. Add the blackberries, blueberries and elderberries,
 if using, finely grated orange rind and juice, and cinnamon; cook for 10
 minutes until the berries start to break up.
 
 2. Add the sugar over a low heat, stirring until dissolved. Remove the
 cinnamon stick and boil rapidly for 15-20 minutes, or until a good set is
 obtained. Pour into hot sterilised jars, cover and label.
 
 
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 NOTES : Any windfalls which will cook to a pulp are suitable for this recipe.
 
 Makes 1.8-2.25kg / 4-5lb
 
 Per tablespoon: 11 calories, fat trace