Ingredients:

1 kg  (2lb 4oz) blackcurrants

800 ml  (1 ½ pints) water

1 kg (2lb 4 oz) granulated sugar

Method:

• Put blackcurrants into a very large pan.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer until blackcurrants are soft – about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
• Boil rapidly until set – about 15 minutes.
• Test for setting every 1 minute.
• Leave to cool for 15 minutes.
• Pour into hot sterilised jars.
• Seal and label.