Wild Huckleberry Jam
"A quick and easy jam recipe I copied from my friend's cookbook. I think it was published by the Idaho Fish and Game department."
photo by gouda_russell
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
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10 half pint jars
ingredients
- 1 quart huckleberries
- 5 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄4 cups water
- 1 (3 ounce) packet certo liquid pectin
directions
- Wash huckleberries and check for stems.
- Place berries and water in deep saucepan or pot.
- Slowly bring to a boil.
- Add the sugar all at once.
- Bring to a roiling boil, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the Certo packet and stir for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour into jars (note: do this as quickly as possible- it will start to set almost immediately).
- Seal using method of choice. Boil for 10 min (if your altitude is between 3,000 and 6,000) then let cool.
Questions & Replies
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Does it work to freeze the huckleberries then thaw them and make jam at a later date? Huckleberry picking time is now, but I don't have time to make jam this weekend.
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was this receipt suppose to make 10 half pints???? -
I made this wild huckleberry recipe and the jam didn't set up??! My store didn't have liquid pectin so I used the powder package but that is the only thing I did differently. I thought it would work! What can I do now?? The flavor is wonderful but it is like syrup.
Reviews
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First I'll say, I'm from Montana, where huckleberries roam free. But I don't like them. I picked some and made this for my son. Second, I love this recipe!! It's not too sweet, just the right amount of sugar, so it's perfect! I will definitely be making this again!!! It filled 7 half pint jars. Thank you for sharing :-)
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Meh, this is too syrupy, lacks any brightness. Lemon could enhance that, also bourbon on the finish could make it more savory. 3 stars because I can use it as an ingredient. It’s definitely not a jam. -
I froze my huckleberries and then used them to make jam and it worked out great.
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Awesome, I grew up in Missoula Montana for 30yrs and it would be awesome to get some recipes from you :) I enjoy this one very much thank you
