Blackberry And Blackcurrant Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb blackberries
1 lb blackcurrants
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup blackcurrant (Creme de cassis) liqueur
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Preparation

Place the berries in a large saucepan. Add 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice and the liqueur. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins.
Pour in the sugar and stir over low heat, until dissolved. Increase the heat and bring to a boil for 10-12 mins. Place a candy thermometer in the pan. Do not stir, bring the temperature to 220\u00b0F, then remove from heat and cool for 15 mins. Pour into sterilized jars.