Damson Preserve
Damson Preserve
Metric/Imperial
2.25 kg/5 lb damsons
150m]/’/4pint plus 2 tablespoons water
1 kg/2lb sugar
Wash the fruit, dry thoroughly and place in a large bowl. Add the water. Cover loosely and cook on FULL (100%) for 15 minutes. Press through a sieve to remove the stones. Stir in the sugar.
Partially cover and cook on FULL (100%) for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the preserve is thick enough to leave a channel when stirred with a wooden spoon.
Leave to cool slightly, then pour into hot sterilized jars. Cover loosely with microwave cling film. Return to the oven and cook on FULL (!00%) for 1 to V/z minutes’until the cling film bubbles up. Remove from the oven with oven gloves. Allow to cool, then cover with waxed paper, seal and label. Store in a cool place until required. MAKES 1.75kg/4 lb