Homemade Jam

Raspberry/Raspberry-Strawberry Freezer Jam

There is nothing better than homemade jam on a slice of 

buttered bread. It makes you never want to buy store bought again.

Surprisingly, it is very easy too. 

Ingredients:

3 1/4 cups prepared fruit 

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 box of MCP Pectin ( or Sure Jell)

1 cup corn syrup

4 1/2 cups sugar measured in a separate bowl

containers and lids of your choice in size

Directions: 

RINSE clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water

 CRUSH fruit thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 3 1/4 cups of crushed fruit

(raspberry or strawberry or half of each) into large bowl.

Stir in lemon juice

Stir in pectin. 

Let stand 30 minutes stirring every 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy

FILL all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of the tops of containers. Wipe off the top edges.

Immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temp for 24 hours. 

ENJOY!!

Store in refrigerators for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to one year.