Mixed Berry Jam

Name: Mixed Berry Jam
Ingredients: 2 cups blueberries; 2 cups raspberries; 2 cups strawberries; 2 cups blackberries; 3 cups sugar; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries
2 cups raspberries
2 cups strawberries
2 cups blackberries
3 cups sugar
1 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated

Directions

1

In a large pan, combine berries with sugar.
2

Crush berries with a potato masher.
3

Add lemon juice and lemon rind.
4

Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms.
5

Cook at a full boil until jam thickens, approximately 30 minutes (jelling point is 221F).
6

While the berries are cooking, sterilize your jars and heat the seals in a pan of hot water.
7

Pour jam into hot jars; wipe rims, place seals and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
8

Process in a boiling water bath for five minutes; remove to a protected countertop and let cool, undisturbed for 24 hours.
9

If any of the lids have not sealed, either re-process or store in the refrigerator and use those jars first.