strawberry and elderflower jam
- 1kg strawberries, hulled
- 2½ cups (550g) white sugar
- 2 cups (500ml) elderflower cordial
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Place half of the strawberries and 1½ cups (330g) of the sugar in a medium bowl.
- Use a fork or potato masher to crush the strawberries. Set aside for 20 minutes.
- Place the crushed strawberries, remaining strawberries, remaining sugar, cordial and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir to combine, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, skimming off any foam from the surface, until the mixture reaches 98°C on a sugar thermometer.
- Carefully pour the hot strawberry and elderflower jam into sterilised jars. Serve with crumpets or scones. Makes 850ml.
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