Blackberry Jam

 Ingredients

• 1 kilo blackberries
• 1 kilo jam sugar containing petin
• 1 lemon juice of

 Method  

1. wash the blackberries and ensure that the stems are removed
2. layer the blackberries and sugar and the lemon in a bowl overnight
3. on a low heat gradually stir the blackberry mixture to eleminate any sugar crystals
4. increase the heat to a rolling boil, stir to ensure the jam does not stick to the bottom of the pan
5. boil until setting point 105C
6. skim off any excess foam - note a knob of butter helps in this process
7. remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 or so minutes
8. pour into sterilized and warmed jam jars
9. cover and allow to coll

This could have been a recipe from my mother but she had false teetch and couldn't tollerate the stones under her teeth.  She said they were like bricks so she always made Bramble Jelly.  Adding red currant jelly helps with setting point.