Blackberry Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   Sort and wash berries; remove any stems or caps.
2. 2
   Crush berries to extract 4 cups juice.
3. 3
   Combine juice and sugar in large saucepan and mix well.
4. 4
   Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
5. 5
   Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add pectin and bring to a full rolling boil.
6. 6
   Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Skim off foam with metal spoon.
9. 9
   Pour quickly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
10. 10
    Seal with 1/8-inch layer of paraffin.
11. 11
    Cover with lids.
12. 12
    Yields about 4 pints.