Freezer Berry Jam

Name: Freezer Berry Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-1/2 pints
Ingredients: 4 cups blueberries; 2 cups raspberries; 5 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup water; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + cooling

Yield 3-1/2 pints

Test Kitchen Approved

"We live on the farm where my husband was raised," shares Rita Pischke of Whitemouth, Manitoba. "Whenever we find wild blueberries nearby, I make this gorgeous ruby-red jam. It's also wonderful as a breakfast sauce."

Ingredients

4 cups blueberries
2 cups raspberries
5 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

Directions

In a large bowl, mash the blueberries. Add raspberries and mash. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 82 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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