Cooked Fieldberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   MEASURE prepared fruit and water into a large saucepan.
2. 2
   MEASURE sugar and set aside.
3. 3
   COMBINE fruit pectin crystals with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of measured sugar.
4. 4
   STIR pectin mixture into fruit.
5. 5
   PLACE saucepan over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.
6. 6
   STIR in remaining sugar.
7. 7
   Continue to cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
8. 8
   Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    STIR and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit.
11. 11
    POUR quickly into warm, sterilized jars filling up to 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) from rim.
12. 12
    SEAL while hot with warm sterilized 2-piece lids with new centers.