Blackberry Strawberry Jam ( Sweetened Without Sugar)

Submitted by jake ryleysmommy

"This is a great way to save your summer berries without having to add sugar. It's not a super sweet jam, but we love the flavor. I try to use organic ingredients where possible."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 half pints

ingredients

• 473.18 ml crushed blackberries
• 473.18 ml crushed strawberries
• 236.59 ml unsweetened apple cider or 236.59 ml apple juice
• 49 g package no sugar needed pectin
• 118.29-236.59 ml maple syrup or 118.29-236.59 ml honey, do not exceed 1 cup

directions

1. Crush berries seperatly, then measure two cups of each.
2. Pour into a large stainless steel pot.
3. Add apple cider or juice. Add pectin, stir until disolved.
4. Over high heat bring to a full rolling boil stirring frequently.
5. Add maple syrup or honey, stirring constanly bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
6. Boil hard for 3 minutes, remove from heat.
7. Stir foam down and wait for a minute or two then stir again, remove any remaining foam with a large metal spoon.
8. Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.