Uncooked blackberry jam

7 half-pints

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartBlackberries
5cupsSugar
1packPowdered pectin (1 3/4oz)
1cupWater
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves

Directions

Crush enough blackberries in a large bowl with a potato masher to measure 3 cups. Stir in the sugar, and let the berry mixture stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine the pectin and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.

Add the pectin mixture, cinnamon and cloves to the blackberry mixture, stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until all the sugar dissolves.

Spoon the jam into the jars or freezer containers, filling to within a ¼-inch from the top; seal. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours or until set. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

** Progressive Farmer -- May 1995 ** Posted by The WEE Scot -- Paul MacGregor

Submitted By PAUL MACGREGOR On 05-15-95