Lemon Berry Mix-Up Freezer Jam

Submitted by Mom2Rose

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 5 jars

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.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

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]

 

[Chef on the coast]

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.

 

[fentonreunion]

Another great recipe for Christmas gift-giving time! My friends and family loved it!!