VERY BERRY SPREAD

Very Berry Spread image

Two kinds of berries make this jam deliciously different. I always keep some on hand.-Irene Hagel, Choiceland, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
6 cups sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the berries, lemon juice, zest and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.