Huckleberry Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Put 2 1/2 cups huckleberries and 1/3 cup water in a blender with the lemon zest. Blend until pureed. Add balance of huckleberries and 1/3 cup water and puree.
2. 2
   In large stockpot, add pureed huckleberries,pectin,lemon juice and water.
3. 3
   Stir constantly. Bring to a rolling boil. A boil that cannot be stirred down.
4. 4
   Stir in Sugar. Stir until dissolved. Bring a full rolling boil. One that cannot be stirred down. Boil 1 minute exactly.
5. 5
   Stir in margarine.
6. 6
   Take off heat and skim any foam.
7. 7
   Pour in hot sterilized jars.
8. 8
   Wipe rims with a hot cloth and seal and band.
9. 9
   Put in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Take out on a toweled counter. Keep away from drafts until they seal.