LEMON BERRY MIX-UP FREEZER JAM

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Found this yummy jam on the Ball canning website. Would be great with fresh or frozen fruit. This would be a nice gift to give someone!! Also a fun recipe to let your kids help with - my daughter LOVES to smash the berries up and help with stirring! ENJOY!

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Breakfast

Time 36m

Yield 5 jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (1 5/8 ounce) package freezer jam pectin (Use Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Jam Pectin or similar)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 (12 ounce) bags frozen unsweetened mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries)
1 large lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Remove berries from bags and place in a large bowl.
  • Thaw berries in the refrigerator until soft enough to crush, but some ice crystals still remain.
  • Crush berries with a potato masher.
  • Measure 4 cups crushed berries; set aside.
  • Combine freezer jam pectin and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to evenly blend.
  • Add crushed berries and lemon zest.
  • Stir for 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, if desired.
  • For longer storage, ladle jam into clean freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; apply lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
  • Yield: five 8-ounce jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 60, Sugar 59.9

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