Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Raspberry Jam

5 c. prepared fruit (about 2 qt. fully ripe raspberries)
7 c. sugar
1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin


Prepare fruit:
Thoroughly crush berries. Measure 5 c. into 6-8 qt. pot.

Make jam:
Measure sugar and set aside.
Mix fruit pectin into fruit. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top. Cover.

Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Makes about 8 cups or 9 (8fl. oz.) jars.

1 comment:

Sara Mae said...

I have used 1/2 sugar and 1/2 splenda for this recipe.