
LEMON BLACKBERRY FREEZER JAM



INGREDIENTS
- 6-7 half pint freezer jars
- 3 cups crushed fresh blackberries (about 18 ounces)
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1.75 ounce package fruit pectin
- 5 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh lemon peel
DIRECTIONS
Wash and rinse containers; set aside. Have all ingredients premeasured.
In large saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat, combine crushed berries and lemon juice; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in sugar and lemon peel; bring back to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim off foam; discard foam.
Carefully fill prepared freezer jars, leaving a ½-inch head space; cover. Let stand at room temperature until completely cooled.
Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator.