Old-Fashioned Raspberry Jam

Directions

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   Place sugar in an ovenproof shallow pan and warm in a 250F (120C) oven for 15 minutes.
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   (Warm sugar dissolves better.)
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   Place berries in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
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   Bring to a full boil over high heat, mashing berries with a potato masher as they heat.
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   Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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   Add warm sugar, return to a boil, and boil until mixture will form a gel (see tips, below), about 5 minutes.
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    Ladle into sterilized jars and process as directed for Shorter Time Processing Procedure .
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    Tip: To make a small boiling-water canner, tie several screw bands together with string or use a small round cake rack in the bottom of a large covered Dutch oven.
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    Be sure the pan is high enough for 2 inches (5 cm) of water to cover the jars when they are sitting on the rack.