Raspberry Pie Filling

Directions

1. 1
   *Note, recipe calls for Clearjel-red and blue food coloring optional.
2. 2
   Prepare canner, jars and lids.
3. 3
   In a large stainless saucepan combine sugar and Clearjel.
4. 4
   Whisk in water.
5. 5
   Add blue and red food coloring if using, a few drops at a time to achieve desired color.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Add lemon juice.
8. 8
   Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to low quickly folding in raspberries.
10. 10
    Return to a boil over medium high heat stirring frequently.
11. 11
    Once boil is achieved remove from heat.
12. 12
    Ladle filling into clean hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace.
13. 13
    Remove air bubbles, wipe rim, adjust cap and screw on band to fingertip tight.
14. 14
    Repeat.
15. 15
    Place jar in canner and cover.
16. 16
    Bring to a boil and process for 30 minutes.
17. 17
    Turn off canner, remove lid and let jars stand in canner 5 minutes.
18. 18
    Remove jars, let cool then store.