For a jam recipe that makes a lovely twist from your usual flavours, try this delicious gooseberry and elderflower recipe that’s perfect for a summer treat. Or save it for the winter months for a reminder of the summer.
Gooseberries are full of pectin that creates a lovely tart flavour that is great with an afternoon tea, while elderflowers offer a fragrant taste that encapsulates the summer. Gooseberries are in season between May to late August, while elderflower boughs bloom in June, so it’s the perfect combination of recipes to brighten up your summer recipes. If you use gooseberries that have been picked later in the season, they’ll have a sweeter taste.
What’s more, this recipe is just as easy as most classic jam recipes and is super quick to make too – so it won’t be long before you’re enjoying it spread on a scone or too.
HOW TO MAKE GOOSEBERRY AND ELDERFLOWER JAM
Method
Top, tail and wash the gooseberries and place in a preserving pan with 150ml (1/4 pt) water. Tie the elderflowers in a square of muslin and add to the pan. Simmer the fruit gently for 10 minutes or until the fruit is very soft. Remove the muslin bag.
Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Increase the heat and boil the jam for 5 minutes or until setting point is reached. (105C, 220F) if using a sugar thermometer. Skim off any froth from the surface and put into hot, sterilised jars. Seal with lids and label when cold.
Ingredients
- 1.3kg green gooseberries1.6kg (3 ½ lb) granulated sugar5-6 elderflower headsYou will need a large square of muslin to tie up the elderflower heads, a preserving pan and sterilised jars with lids.
Top Tip for making Gooseberry and Elderflower Jam
This jam is perfect with scones and clotted cream or why not sandwich a sponge cake together with gooseberry jam and softened cream cheese.
-
Chocolate and hazelnut roulade
This chocolate and hazelnut roulade comes with an optional Baileys Irish cream liqueur filling for an extra, festive twist
By Jen Bedloe Published
-
Baileys Cheesecake
This no-bake Baileys cheesecake is so easy to make and perfect for cream liqueur lovers, plus it takes just 40 minutes to prepare
By Jess Meyer Published
-
Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline
Serve this rich Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline for a festive dessert that makes a popular alternative to Christmas pudding
By Jen Bedloe Published
-
Reese Witherspoon goes picnic chic in frilly blue gingham with timeless jeans
Reese's latest Instagram video features sweet blue gingham and classic blue denim
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
Kate Middleton’s favourite dessert is a decadent classic that she enjoys at cosy Berkshire pub
The Princess of Wales is said to love an indulgent British dessert and Prince William seemingly just confirmed it's her 'favourite'
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Queen Camilla’s got the right idea when it comes to sweet summer treats and we’re craving her last supper dessert right now
Queen Camilla's last supper dessert sounds decadent and refreshing all in one go and we want a huge bowl of it in this heatwave
By Emma Shacklock Published