Lemon Berry Mix-Up Freezer Jam |
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Prep Time: 6 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Would be great with fresh or frozen fruit. This would be a nice gift to give someone. Also a fun recipe to let your kids help with - my daughter LOVES to smash the berries up and help with stirring. ENJOY. Ingredients:
1 (1 5/8 ounce) package freezer jam pectin (use ball fruit jell freezer jam pectin or similar) |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 (12 ounce) bags frozen unsweetened mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries) |
1 large lemon, zest of |
Directions:
1. Remove berries from bags and place in a large bowl.
2. Thaw berries in the refrigerator until soft enough to crush, but some ice crystals still remain.
3. Crush berries with a potato masher.
4. Measure 4 cups crushed berries; set aside.
5. Combine freezer jam pectin and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to evenly blend.
6. Add crushed berries and lemon zest.
7. Stir for 3 minutes.
8. Serve immediately, if desired.
9. For longer storage, ladle jam into clean freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; apply lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
10. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
11. Yield: five 8-ounce jars.
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