The Art of Eating

The Art of Eating

Share this post

The Art of Eating
The Art of Eating
The Philosophy of Jam
Recipes

The Philosophy of Jam

Making Your Own Black Currant, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry...

Edward Behr's avatar
Edward Behr
Aug 12, 2019
∙ Paid

Share this post

The Art of Eating
The Art of Eating
The Philosophy of Jam
Share

Jam is one of the quickest and most delicious things in the world to make, if you put a shallow layer of fruit in a wide pan and add only sugar. It’s easy, except for getting the set right — deciding when it has cooked just enough to hold its shape and no more. Black currant may be the best jam of all.

The most satisfying black currants, like the best Sa…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Art of Eating
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share