Name: Mixed Berry Jam
Ingredients: Before we get started, here is a quick list of tools you’ll need to begin canning :; Ball® RM Pint Jars with Lids + Bands; Water bath canner; Jar lifter; Common kitchen utensils (like a wooden spoon, knives + masher); Large saucepan or Dutch oven; Canning funnel; Bubble remover / headspace tool; 4 cups crushed berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries + blackberries; 4 ½ TBSP Ball ® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin; 3 cups granulated sugar

Description

Making this mixed berry jam is a great way to practice old traditions while making a delicious spread for your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Canning Tools :

Before we get started, here is a quick list of tools you’ll need to begin canning :
Ball® RM Pint Jars with Lids + Bands
Water bath canner
Jar lifter
Common kitchen utensils (like a wooden spoon, knives + masher)
Large saucepan or Dutch oven
Canning funnel
Bubble remover / headspace tool

For Jam :

4 cups crushed berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries + blackberries
4 ½ TBSP Ball ® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
3 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
Combine berries in an 8-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
Add entire measure of sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
Ladle hot jam into a hot jar leaving ¼ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim.Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
Process jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.