Lemon Berry Mix-Up Freezer Jam

"Found this yummy jam on the Ball canning website. 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!"
 
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Ready In:
36mins
Ingredients:
4
Yields:
5 jars
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ingredients

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directions

  • Remove berries from bags and place in a large bowl.
  • Thaw berries in the refrigerator until soft enough to crush, but some ice crystals still remain.
  • Crush berries with a potato masher.
  • Measure 4 cups crushed berries; set aside.
  • Combine freezer jam pectin and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to evenly blend.
  • Add crushed berries and lemon zest.
  • Stir for 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, if desired.
  • For longer storage, ladle jam into clean freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; apply lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
  • Yield: five 8-ounce jars.

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Reviews

  1. What a wonderful recipe! I've made jams before, but this recipe is so easy, even a caveman could do it! Well, maybe I shouldn't say it quite that way, just in case there are any around! But it IS easy & at least this particular jam came out tasting great! I buy large bags of frozen berries at Costco & would love trying this recipe with their cherries & their blueberries! Thanks much for a great recipe keeper! [Made & reviewed in Zaar Cookbook recipe tag]
     
  2. A great way for me to use up frozen berries from last summer still in my freezer! (gasp!) lol I didn't think the lemon would be very noticeable - but was pleasantly surprised at the overall taste between the berries and lemon zest. This is a keeper! Made for the June 2010 Aussie/NZ recipe swap.
     
  3. Another great recipe for Christmas gift-giving time! My friends and family loved it!!
     
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