Berry Jam
  1. Wash berries under cold running water & drain.

  2. Coarsely crush berries one layer at a time using a potato masher. Measure out 9 cups.

  3. Combine berries and sugar in large sacue pan & bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  4. Increase heat to medium-high and cook rapidly to gelling point (220F), stirring to prevent sticking.

  5. Remove from heat and skim off foam if necessary.

  6. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving ¼" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Clean jar rim, add lid and rim and tighten finger-tight.

  7. Place jar on elevated rack over simmering water.

  8. Lower all jars into simmering water. Water must cover jars by 1 inch.

  9. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover and bring to a rolling boil.

  10. Process half-pint or pint jars 15 minutes.

  11. Turn off heat and remove cover. Let jars cool 5 minutes in water bath.

  12. Remove jars & allow to cool at least 12 hours on counter.

  13. Check seals before storing.

(makes 6 half-pints or 3 pints)

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍯Jam

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🥫Preserving

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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