BLACKBERRY APPLE JELLY

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Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds blackberries (about 2-1/2 quarts)
1-1/4 cups water
7 to 8 medium apples
additional water
bottled apple juice, optional
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 cups sugar
2 (3-ounce) pouches liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

In a large kettle, combine the blackberries and water simmer for 5 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp. Remove and discard stems and blossom ends from apples (do not pare or core) cut into small pieces. Place in the kettle add just enough water to cover. Simmer until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp. Measure the reserved blackberry and apple juices return to the kettle. If necessary, add water or bottled apple juice to equal 4 cups. Stir in lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add pectin, stirring until mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat skim off foam. Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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