Blackberry and Burgundy jam

Serves: 0
Course: Side Dish
Cooking Time: 0 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 300g blackberries
  • 20ml water
  • 35ml Burgundy wine, or similar
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 1 star anise

1. Add all of the ingredients into a large, heavy-based saucepan and set over a high heat.

2. When the jam starts to bubble turn it down to a medium heat and stir often to make sure the fruit doesn’t stick.

3. Cook for 40-45 minutes during which time the jam should have reduced in volume and become thick and glossy.

4. Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a jar or an air tight container.

Jess Murphy

Jess Murphy

Jess Murphy, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a Kiwi chef living on the west coast of Ireland