Freezer Berry Jam - Homemade Food Gift

Freezer Berry Jam

We live on the farm where my husband was raised. Whenever we find wild berries nearby; I make this gorgeous ruby red jam. It's also wonderful as a breakfast sauce.

Rita Pischke Whitemouth, Manitoba

4 cups blueberries

2 cups raspberries

5 cups sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 cup water

1 package (1-3/4oz) powdered fruit pectin

In a large bowl, mash the blueberries. Add raspberries and mash. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for ten minutes. In small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Pour into jars or freezer containers, cool to room temperature about 30 minutes. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to a year

YIELD: 3-1/2 pints