Enjoy the taste of summer all year long with this Blackberry Jam.
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4
AuthorAmber Gaines
Ingredients
4cupsPrepared Berriescrush with a potato masher
4cupsOrganic sugar
4-1/2tbspBall RealFruit Classic Pectin
9tspOrganic Lemon Juice
Instructions
1- Prepare your Water Bath Canner, Jars & Lids.
2- Combine Prepared Fuit & Lemon Juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball RealFruit Pectin. Bring Mixture to a full rolling boil (not a few bubbles - really boiling). Bring mixture to a boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
3- Add entire measure of sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return mixtures to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.]
4- Ladle into hot jams, leaving 1/4” headspace. Wipe rims, center lines on jars. Apply Bands & adjust to fingertip tight.
5- Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by 1-2” water. Place lid on canner and Bring water to a gentle boil.
6- Process jars for 10 minutes (adjust for your altitude). Turn off heat, remove lid & let jars stand for 5 mins.
7- Remove jars, cool. Check lines for seals in 24 hours.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to only use bottled lemon juice to get consistent acidity.
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