Home › The Principles of Cookery › RASPBERRY JAM (another way) (When it is not convenient)

RASPBERRY JAM (another way) (When it is not convenient)

When it is not convenient to boil the fruit as soon as it is gathered, or when perfectly fresh fruit cannot be obtained, raspberries may be preserved as follows. Weigh the raspberries, and allow three-quarters of a pound of sugar for each pound of fruit. Put the fruit and sugar in layers upon a large dish, and let them remain for some hours. When they are to be boiled, put fruit and sugar together into a preserving-pan, stir the jam to keep it from burning, and let it boil gently until it is done, which may be known by it hanging on the spoon. Remove the scum as it rises, or the jam will not be clear. Put it into jars, cover and store in the usual way. Probable cost, 6d. to 9d. per pound.