Nearly Free Cherry Plum Jam :)

I was getting a bit of fresh air at lunch the other day and spotted a cherry plum tree on the verge full of fruit so I roped in my friend to help me pick some to make nearly free Cherry Plum Jam. Well Jelly in this case as they are such small fruits and I didn't want to hook out loads of stones being the lazy mare that I am.

Step 1 - Put in a large saucepan and just cover with water.



Step 2 - Simmer until soft and mushy.



Step 3 - Strain in a jelly/muslin bag overnight.



Step 4 - Measure the liquid and for every pint put in 1lb sugar and put back in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.



Step 5 - Test for setting point. I use the saucer method.



Step 5 - Pot into sterilised jars. I recycle jam jars - wash the jars well and sterilise in a hot oven,put the lids in boiling water.



Step 6 - Eat on hot buttery crumpets. nom nom nom