Maple Berry Smooch

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is a homemade jam, that is so good on your morning toast!! I prefer blackberries, but blueberries or strawberries are just as tasty!!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 6 jars

ingredients

• 4 3⁄4 cups pureed berries (blueberries, blackberries or strawberries)
• 1 1⁄2 cups pure maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• bernardin original fruit pectin (1 package)

directions

1. In a large sttainless steel saucepan, combine berry purée, maple syrup, apple juice and lemon juice.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add pectin, stirring untl dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil hard 1 minutes. Remove from heat; skim foam.
3. Ladle smooch into hot jars following directions in product insert and leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Heat process - boil filled jars - in boiling water canner 10 minutes. Cool, check seals. Store in cool, dark place for up to 1 year.