Step 1

Hull the blackberries. Peel, core & chop the apple.

Step 2

Put the blackberries and apple into a large saucepan.

Step 3

Add the water and lemon juice and simmer until the fruit is soft and pulpy. This takes about 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Put a saucer in the fridge to chill for testing.

Step 5

Add the sugar and stir until it is all dissolved.

Step 6

Turn up the heat and bring the jam to a rolling boil.

Step 7

Boil for around 10 minutes stirring occasionally so the jam doesn’t stick. The jam should start to look thicker.

Step 8

Take the pan off the heat and put a small amount on the cold saucer. Put the saucer back into the fridge for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Test the set by pushing your finger through the jam on the saucer, it should wrinkle slightly and leave a clean space where your finger has been.

Step 10

Put the jam into a sterilised jam jar and seal with a tight lid.

Step 11

Store the jam in the fridge and use within 3 months.