We have lots of berries on our property and this recipe is what we came up with using our bounty.
Provided by Dana Ramsey @DRamsey
Categories Jams & Jellies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare lids and jars as directed by manufacturer. Keep warm.
- Prepare fruit by crushing berries 1 cujp at a time using a potato masher. If using a food processor, pulse to chop do not puree. Jam should have bits of fruit in it! Note - make sure you take the stem out of the mullberries and wear gloves unless you want pretty bed hands.
- Once your fruit is crushed put it in a 6 to 8 quart saucepot.
- Measure your sugar in a separte bowl. Add sugar to crushed berries. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter, optional to help reduce foaming.
- Bring mixture to full rolling boil on high heat stirring constantly. Once mixture comes to a rolling boil add the pectin quickly. Return to a full roilling boil and boil exactly 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
- Ladle quickly into your prepared jars filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe off rims and threads cover with two piece lids. Screw bands tightly and place in your canner. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water as needed. Cover and bring water to gentle boil. Process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on 2 thick towels and coool completely.
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