Strawberry and Elderflower Jam
A strawberry jam flavoured with elderflower cordial. Makes 850ml.
š½ļø Makes 850
Ingredients
| 1 kg | strawberries, hulled | |
| 2Ā½ cups (550g) | white sugar | |
| 2 cups (500ml) | elderflower cordial | |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | lemon juice |
Instructions
- Place half of the strawberries and 1Ā½ cups (330g) of the sugar in a medium bowl.
- Use a fork or potato masher to crush the strawberries. Set aside for 20 minutes.
- Place the crushed strawberries, remaining strawberries, remaining sugar, cordial and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir to combine, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, skimming off any foam from the surface, until the mixture reaches 98Ā°C on a sugar thermometer.
- Carefully pour the hot strawberry and elderflower jam into sterilised jars. Serve with crumpets or scones. Makes 850ml.