Gooseberry jam is a hidden gem among jams. Prepare gooseberries by rinsing well, removing the stem and the tail, and mashing with a potato masher. Add 3 cups fruit — either all gooseberries or a ...

Increase the heat and boil rapidly for 8-10 minutes before testing to see if set. To test whether the jam has set: take the saucer from the freezer and drop a small spoonful of jam on to it.

Boil rapidly for about 10 minutes until setting point is reached (200°C on a jam thermometer) or put a teaspoonful on a cold plate, leave in a cool place for a few minutes, then if the jam ...