Damson Preserve

Quick Overview

This recipe is the one from Kirstie's HandMade Britain

We were delighted to be asked to make a return appearance to help Kirstie in her new Channel 4 series, Kirsties Handmade Britain.

We hope you enjoy the recipe, if you have any queries, please drop by the blog where Victoria will be glad to help - happy cooking!

Damson Preserve

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Count the washed fruit into a saucepan (tells you how many stones need to come out)

Add the zest and juice of orange and simmer until soft.

Let go cold and with clean hands/plastic gloves count out all stones.

Warm fruit and add sugar, bring to a boil stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

Rapid boil for 10mins (occasionally stir to check not sticking) test for set (wrinkle on saucer)

Bottle into sterilized jars.

Makes approximately 9lbs