Blackberry And Apple Jam Recipes

EASY BLACKBERRY & APPLE JAM

Steps:

• Put the water and apple chunks in a preserving pan (or similar) and simmer gently until soft (about 5 mins).
• Add the blackberries, bring to the boil and simmer until soft (about 15 - 20 mins).
• Add the sugar off the heat stirring to dissolve the crystals.
• Heat the pan gently to ensure all the sugar dissolves, then boil rapidly for 10 mins stirring regularly.
• Take off the heat and test a large drop of jam on a chilled saucer and if it crinkles after a couple of mins it's ready.
• If not boil for another 2 mins and repeat test until ready.
• Remove excess scum with a slotted spoon and then stir in the butter to remove the rest.
• Ladle into sterilised jars. Makes 1.8 kg.

FRESH BLACKBERRY & APPLE JAM

Steps:

• Wash, remove stems, and mash berries. Make sure to measure 4 cups mashed berries.
• Dice apples into tiny pieces - leave skin on.
• Place apples and lemon juice in large pan on medium heat.
• Cook apples for 5 minutes until soft.
• Add mashed berries and cook until it boils, stirring a few times.
• Let fruit boil for 2-3 minutes.
• In separate bowl, combine sugar and pectin and stir together.
• Add sugar/pectin mixture into boiling fruit and stir.
• Boil (high boil) for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and fill jars to 1/4" of top. (Recipe makes six 8oz. jars).
• Wipe rims clean and screw on 2-piece lids.
• Let jars cool. You will hear a "pop" sound once sealed. You do not have to put jars in boiling water. Just let cool on your kitchen counter. Easy!