Pour the sugar into a large saucepan. Just cover with cold water. Put over a low heat, boil for 3 minutes. Dip the bilberries into this syrup and leave to cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Leave to cool.
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For 2 lbs bilberries:
2 lbs sugar
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This stew which must be cooked very quickly to prevent from turning to a jam.