Jam season has begun!

Its that time of year again. The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing and fruit is coming into season!
Having promised jam to the Country Women's Association of Victoria Christmas Goods Fair on Saturday November 28th, (for more details see their link on right side bar), I have spent the last 3 days making Jam. Its strange but red jam sells the best. I have tried a new recipe for a mixed berry jam - it tastes pretty good too, and is also available from my shop - see right sidebar for more details.

But just in case you like to make your own, here is the recipe

Berry Jam
1 kg of berries (fresh or frozen)
3/4 kg sugar
2 tblsp lemon juice

1. steralise jars and lids and keep warm
2. warm sugar in oven (at lowest temperature possible)
3. combine fruit and lemon juice in a very large suacepan (mixture will double in size)
4. bring to a rolling boil and boil for 2 minutes
5. add sugar and stir until dissolved
6. return to the boil
7. test for setting point at 2 minutes (max 4 minutes or fruit will start to burn)
8. bottle in warm jars
9. enjoy.