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Strawberry Gooseberry Jam

I have never managed to get plain strawberry jam to set, partially because i absolutely refuse to add sufficient sugar. Adding gooseberries (or currants) ensures a good set, and adds a very nice tangy flavour too.

Steps

Wash the gooseberries and put them in a sauce pan with the water.
Cover and bring them to a boil , stirring gently , until they are all popped.
Press through a sieve , and reserve the puree.
Discard the skins , stems and seeds.
Gently rinse the strawberries and drain well.
Mash them lightly.
Mix the gooseberry puree , strawberries , sugar and lemon juice in a large pot.
Bring to a boil , stirring constantly , until the sugar dissolves.
Boil hard until the mixture just reaches the gell stage , about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and skim.
Seal in sterilized jars.
Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

gooseberries, water, strawberries, sugar, fresh lemon juice