Savor the tart, sweet flavor of fresh summer blackberries year-round with this blackberry jelly recipe.
Greg DuPree
Blackberry jelly is a sweet way to treasure the flavor of summer-fresh blackberries all year long.
After all, there’s nothing more refreshing than snacking on fresh blackberries in the warm summer months.
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These beloved berries will stain your fingers a deep purple and leave trails of juice dribbling down your chin.
Store in a mason jar, and tie with a ribbon for a thoughtfulhomemade gift.
you’ve got the option to’t go wrong with this simple homemade blackberry jelly.
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While the fruit for jam is cooked down and included in the mix, jelly has a smooth texture.
Liquid Pectin
If youve made your own jam or jelly before, you’ve probably worked with powdered pectin.
Not sure if your jelly is perfectly cooked?
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The jelly will set up quickly and you’ll be able to check the consistency.
Ingredients
3 to 4qts.fresh blackberries, stems and caps removed
7 1/2cupsgranulatedsugar
2(3-oz.)
packagesliquid pectin
8pintjars
Directions
Prepare blackberries:
Sort and rinse blackberries.
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Pulse blackberries in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
Press through a fine wire-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove seeds.
Remove from heat, and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
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Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
Process in boiling-water bath 5 minutes.
Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Vivien Tran
Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Vivien Tran
Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Vivien Tran
