Jane's Blackberry and Apple Jam

I absolutely adore homemade gifts, especially when they're edible. I had a lovely surprise this Christmas when my fabulous friend Jane, from England, sent a jar of her homemade Blackberry and Apple Jam.It is absolutely sublime. The berries really retained their shape and it takes me back to summer time in England, picking wild blackberries when out for a walk.

I was so impressed that she made jam for the first time, and was so happy that I was able to have some - even if it was from 4,000 miles away.