Description
Gooseberry jam is a tangy-sweet preserve packed with vitamin C, offering a unique balance of tartness and sweetness. This recipe is simple, traditional, and healthier than store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh gooseberries (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup filtered water (or apple juice)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (reduce to 1 1/2 cups for low sugar)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Clean gooseberries, removing stems and flower ends.
- Place gooseberries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with water and optional lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Cook until berries break down into a chunky pulp (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in sugar gradually until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Bring to a rapid boil for 8-10 minutes until jam reaches 220°F. Test set with frozen plate method.
- Remove from heat, skim foam, and pour into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Yields about 3 cups.
Notes
For best results, use slightly underripe gooseberries for higher pectin content. Always sterilize jars properly to avoid spoilage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Jam & Preserves
- Method: Stovetop & Canning
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg