FREEZER BERRY JAM

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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.