This week we looked at what grows locally. While blackberries are a weed we can use the fruit! Mrs Beels class made blackberry jam and fresh scones for morning tea. Well done!Here is the recipe the children decided worked best.
BLACKBERRY JAM. (MAKES 6 JARS)
Place 1.5kg blackberries with 1 cup water in a large pan and heat gently with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 1.5kg of warmed sugar. stir over gentle heat until sugar has dissolved. Boil rapidly, stirring occasionally for 5- 10 minutes until setting point has been reached. (Test on cold saucer)
NB: You can add one packet of jam setter to the above recipe if blackberries are not setting.
Bottle in warm jars immediately.
