How to Make Cape Gooseberry Jam

Blackberry Jam

Around 1952, cape gooseberry jam was sold in united states markets, south florida to be exact.

Recipe Summary Blackberry Jam

In the summer, my family would go pick tons of blackberries and use them in our cooking.

Ingredients | Cape Gooseberry Jam

4 cups blackberries

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until juices form; place about 1 tablespoon blackberry juice in a small bowl and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into saucepan.

Bring berries to a boil, stirring often, until jam is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice.

Info | Cape Gooseberry Jam

prep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups

TAG : Blackberry Jam

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