Ingredients
400g sea buckthorn
3/4 cups water
400g preserving sugar
Optional: Orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, star anis
Instructions
Remove the berries from their stems and give them a gentle wash. Sterilize your jars with hot water so you can preserve the jam once it’s ready.
Place the sea buckthorn berries in a pot. Next, add water or orange juice. Bring the pot to a light simmer. You should soon see the berries pop and release their juices.
Now, you can add in the sugar. Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure that the sugar dissolves completely.
Pass the jam through a sieve into a fresh pot and bring it to a boil.
Use the wrinkle test to check if your jam is ready Add a small amount onto a cold plate and allow it to cool. If it wrinkles when you push it with your finger, the jam is ready.
Carefully pour it into sterilized jars, leaving some space at the top. Make sure the jam is properly hot when jarring. Seal the jars while the jam is still hot. Can the jars in a hot water bath for five minutes. Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature.
Notes
This jam tastes amazing with just sea buckthorn. If you want to introduce other flavours, you can try adding spices such as cinnamon, star anis, ginger, or a splash of rum.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Jam
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegan