Blackberry Freezer Jam

Blackberry Freezer Jam

Freezer jam is a fantastic way to use up fruit and can be stored conveniently in your freezer.

Ingredients:

5 cups blackberries

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

Wash the fruit.

Add blackberries, sugar and lemon juice to a saucepan.

Mash the fruit to the consistency that you desire.

Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer the jam until it reaches gel stage, stirring to keep the bubbles down.

This is a low sugar batch and it should take 20-30 minutes.

Test for gel stage on a plate in the freezer.

Pour jam into prepared canning jars or freezer containers.

Remember to leave a 1/2 inch space at the top.

Seal the jars/containers and let stand at room temperature until cool.

Additional Notes:

Add the flavour you enjoy to the dish, such as 1/2 tsp mixed spice.

Freezing Notes:

This can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

Equipment Used:

Pan

Spoon

Weighing Scales

Measuring spoon

Storage Containers.

Recipe credit: Save Money, Freeze Food.