Easy Blackberry Jam
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Simple and delicious, here is one way to preserve and use all those blackberries!
Course:
Canning
Servings: 3 pints
Calories: 41 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Crushed and squished blackberries -approximately 3 quarts
- 3 Tablespoons Pectin
- 4 1/2 Cups Sugar
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, stir the crushed up blackberries together with the pectin.
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Stir constantly, over high heat, while bringing the mixture to a boil.
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As soon as the mixture reaches the boiling point, quickly add the sugar.
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Continue stirring constantly, and bring the mixture back up to a full boil.
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Keep at a rolling boil for one full minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat. Skim off foam, if any has formed.
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Fill hot, sterilized half-pint jars. Leave 1/4" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe the jar tops, edges, and threads clean.
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Secure hot, sterilized lids with bands and screw in place firmly.
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Process in boiling water canner for 10-15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
You will need to adjust processing time for your altitude. My altitude is between 1,000 and 2,000 feet, so if you are below 1,000 feet, you can process for 10 minutes. Add 5 minutes for each 1,000 feet over 2,000.