Best Surejell Blackberry Jam Recipes

BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• (If you are planning to can the jam, prepare waterbath and sterilize jars).
• Clean berries just before using. Add the blackberries and lemon juice to an extra-large saucepan. Mash with a potato masher and simmer for a few minutes, to break down the fruit.
• (Optional, but recommended:) Use a food mill, or press mixture through a fine mesh strainer, into a bowl, to remove seeds.
• Measure out 4 cups of berry juice and add to an extra-large heavy bottomed stock pot. Add 2-3 spoonfuls of the leftover seeds for blackberry "jam". (Jelly uses the juice only).
• Add sugar and stir to combine. Turn burner to medium low, stirring occasionally, cooking for several minutes until sugar has dissolved.
• Increase the heat to medium high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil (a rolling boil that can't be stirred down).
• Add the pouch of pectin, stirring continuously, and allow to return to a full boil. Set a timer for 1 minute, stirring continuously, and remove from the heat after 1 minute.
• Pour jam into prepared jars and seal with lids.
• For Freezer Blackberry Jam: Allow the jam to cool at room temperature for 24 hours, then store in the fridge for up to 1 month, or the freezer for up to 1 year.
• To Can: Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (or longer if at high altitude*). Allow to rest on your counter for 24 hours, to ensure the jars settle and seal properly. Check seals, and store jam in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

BLACKBERRY JAM RECIPE FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water, dry completely, then set bands aside.
• Simmer lids in warm water in saucepan until ready to place them on jars.
• Keep jars warm by simmering in hot water until ready to use. Do not boil.
• Fill 20 quart stock pot or your water bath canner with hot water, and place on stove over medium-high heat. {you'll need enough water to later cover your jars with at least 1 inch of water}
• Crush blackberries in large mixing bowl or shallow glass baking dish using hand masher until nice, smooth consistency.
• Transfer crushed blackberries to 8 quart stock pot. Add pectin, lemon juice and butter to pot, and stir constantly with wooden spoon over high heat, while bringing to a rolling boil.
• Once boiling, add sugar, return to rolling boil, then boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
• After 1 minute, remove foam from top of jam by skimming it off with a metal spoon.
• Then... one by one, remove a jar from hot water, transfer to a cookie sheet {this will catch any spills}, place regular mouth canning funnel on jar, and ladle in blackberry jam mixture leaving 1/4 inch empty head space at top of the jar. After filling, wipe off rim of lid and threads of jar with damp cloth.
• Continue until all jars have been filled.
• Remove warm lids from saucepan {magnetic lid lifters work like a charm}, and place one lid on each jar.
• Then screw one band on each jar just until snug {not overly tight}.
• Place filled jars on rack in 20 quart stock pot {or water bath canner}, then lower down into hot water. Make sure there is enough water in pot that there is at least 1 inch of water above the jars. If necessary, add more HOT water.
• Place lid on your pot, and bring to a gentle boil.
• Once water is boiling, set your timer for processing. Boiling time will vary depending on where you live... for altitude 0 - 1,000 feet boil 10 minutes, for 1,001 - 3,000 boil 15 minutes, for 3,001 - 6,000 boil 20 minutes, for 6,001 - 8,000 boil 25 minutes, and for 8,001+ boil 30 minutes.
• Once jars have finished boiling, turn off heat, remove the lid from the pot and let jars sit for 5 minutes before removing. After 5 minutes, lift up rack to elevated resting position, then carefully remove jars, one by one using a jar lifter, and transfer to folded towels on the counter to cool.
• The lids on the jars will begin to 'pop' into the sealed position, signifying the jam has been preserved.* {see notes} If any lids do not pop, transfer those to the refrigerator and use those up first.
• Homemade Blackberry Jam Shelf Life: Jars can be stored in your pantry, or a cool, dry cupboard for up to 1 year. Label the top of each lid with the type of jam and the date it was made. Remove bands when storing, and be sure to never stack jars on top of each other. Always inspect lids to ensure the seals are good before using. When ready to use, transfer a jar to your refrigerator, and use within 1 month. ENJOY!

HOMEMADE BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Carefully measure out the berries, put them into a very large pot (8qt).
• Carefully measure sugar in a lg bowl.
• Add the pectin to the berries a little at a time, stirring constantly.
• Heat on hi, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a FULL boil.
• Add sugar ALL at once, stirring.
• Bring mixture back to a full hard boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and ladle into clean, hot 8oz jars, leaving 1/4 inch space at the top.
• Wipe the rim of the jar and put canning lids and rings on fingertip tight.
• Place in canner with very hot water, make sure water is 1 inch above jars.
• Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
• Remove and set them upright on a towel to set for 12 hours.