Raspberry Confiture

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   The ingredients.

2. Step 2:

   

   Blend the cleaned raspberries into a smooth, uniform purée with a blender.

3. Step 3:

   

   Push the berry purée through a fine sieve to get rid of all those little raspberry seeds.

4. Step 4:

   

   Squeeze half a lemon into the purée.

5. Step 5:

   

   Pour the raspberry mixture into a cooking pot, stir in the sugar, and set it on the stove.

6. Step 6:

   

   Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises.

7. Step 7:

   

   What you've got now isn't quite confiture yet, but it's close. Let it cool overnight in the refrigerator.

8. Step 8:

   

   In the morning, take it out and boil it again — same as before: high heat, 5 minutes. Once it's boiled, turn off the heat. The hard part is behind you.

9. Step 9:

   

   Pour the raspberry confiture into sterilized jars and seal them. Let the jars cool upside down so the lids stay put. Once cooled, move them to a cool, dark place to store.

10. Step 10:

    

    This delicate, fragrant confiture is the perfect way to brighten up early winter evenings.