Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Sterilize your canning jars in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine the blackberries and water. Use a potato masher to crush the berries gently.
- Pour the crushed berries through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another bowl to separate the juice from the pulp.
- Measure out 4 cups of the blackberry juice.
- In the same pot, combine the blackberry juice and lemon juice. Stir in the fruit pectin and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, add the sugar all at once, stirring constantly until it dissolves. Boil the mixture for 1 minute.
- To check if the jelly is ready, drop a spoonful on a cold plate and see if it gels. If it doesn't, boil for another minute and test again.
- Using a canning funnel, carefully pour the hot jelly into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims with a clean cloth.
Notes
This jelly is perfect for spreading on biscuits or toast and can be used in various recipes or desserts.
