| mandi |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 6:19:55 PM
I'm so happy right now that I have to share. Tonight I made my first-ever attempt at making freezer jam.
*knock on wood* It appears to have set-up perfectly. I'm thrilled! I got 8 jars
Here's the recipe I used:
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Blackberry Freezer Jam
3 c. blackberries, crushed
5 1/4 c. sugar
1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin
Measure berries into large bowl; thoroughly stir in sugar and let stand 10 minutes. Mix 3/4 cup water and Sure-Jell in small saucepan. Bring to a full boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. At once, stir into fruit and continue stirring 3 minutes. Immediately put into prepared containers (freezer jars or cartons that have been scalded), leaving 1/2 inch space at top.
With a damp cloth, wipe any spills from containers. Cover at once with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store jam in freezer until ready for use.
A couple useful tips:
1. (This one comes from my mom:) Use GOOD, pure sugar, not the cheap/store-brand. It sets-up better. And if it doesn't set up properly, don't toss it: it makes good pancake syrup or ice cream topping!
2. Not sure what you all use to crush the berries, but I used my KitchenAid stick-blender. I won it in a contest a while back and haven't used it much (it's an awesome tool, but I'm really still learning to cook!). Anyway, it worked like a CHARM for crushing up the berries!!
I really wish we had more freezer space (my husband and I living in an apartment right now :P) so I could make some more before the berry-season is over!!
Farmgirl Sister #264
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