Category: Marinades and Sauces |
Type: Spreads |
Servings: 7 half pints |
By: Kim S
Blackberry Jelly for canning
Ingredients
Blackberries: 9 Cup
Sugar: 6 Cup
Lemon Juice: 2 TBSP
Sure Jell: 1 Pkg
Instructions
For the Blackberry Jelly:
Wash blackberries and add to large pot with 1 cup of water.
Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Simmer for 15 minutes and crush them with whatever masher you have on hand (while still in the pot)
Strain through a cheesecloth or seive until jice is fully removed. You should have around 3 3/4 to 4 cups of juice. Add the Juice back into a clean pot.
Add sugar and lemon juice to the pot.
Stir in Sure Jell and bring the mixture to a boil.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.