Black Raspberry Jelly Recipes

BLACK RASPBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Prepare your juice. I put the raspberries in a pan and heat with just a splash of water and crush them. I use a potato smasher. Then remove the seeds using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. If you are making a lot of juice each year a Squeezo is even better.
• Sanitize the jars and screw lids. I put them through the dishwasher and leave them there until needed. Right before making the jelly I take them out so I'm ready to pour the jelly into them as soon as it's done. Put them someplace you can clean up easily if a spill happens.
• Sanitize the lids. I bring a small pan of water to a boil then take it off the heat and put the lids in the pan seal side down. I have a magnetic tool for picking them out that came with a canning set.
• You need a big pot to make the jelly in. I use a pasta pot. You need a funnel and ladle for getting the hot jelly into the jars and whatever you need to give them a water bath. This post though is not intended specifically as a how to for canning.
• Put the required sugar in a bowl so it can be added later without having to measure.
• Put the juice and SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin in your pot and bring to a rolling boil.
• Add sugar and continue to boil for exactly one minute stirring constantly
• Remove from heat and skim off any foam if you want
• Ladle or pour into jars filling to 1/4" from the top
• Wipe the rim of each jar and place a lid and screw lid on each
• Water bath for 5 minutes

BLACK RASPBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Crush black raspberries in a bowl. Pour berries into a sieve or cheesecloth over another bowl; let hang and drip into the bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure 3 cups juice and pour into a large pot.
• Stir lemon juice into the juice in the pot. Stir in sugar. Bring mixture to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin quickly. Return to a full boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam from mixture using a metal spoon.
• Inspect canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Ladle jelly mixture quickly into hot, sterilized jars, filling within 1/8-inch from tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jellies for up to 3 weeks.

BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until juices form; place about 1 tablespoon blackberry juice in a small bowl and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into saucepan.
• Bring berries to a boil, stirring often, until jam is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice.

MAXINE'S BLACK RASPBERRY JELLY (FOR CANNING)

Steps:

• Crush blackberries using a food mill and reserve juice. Strain juice off of blackberries and set aside. Measure reserved juice. Add concord grape juice to reserved blackberry juice so that it totals 3 cups of juice.
• Add sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 of the box of dry jello to a pan. Bring to a rolling boil. Add certo and cook for 4 minutes.
• Put in jars and cover with paraffin wax. Seal jars by properly canning. Alternatively, store in refrigerator for a week and enjoy fresh jelly.