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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Wild Blackberry Jam.......

 
My neighbors were kind enough to invite me over to pick some of the wild blackberries that grow in their yard.  I am so happy I did.  The jam is delicious and so simple to make.  Recipe from Paula Deen. 

INGREDIENTS:
5 cups blackberries, washed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
7 cups sugar
1 (1.75 ounce) package dry pectin
6 (1/2 pint) Canning Jars with lids
Directions:
In a large saucepan over high heat add blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir frequently while bringing to a rolling boil. Stir in pectin and continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim any foam from the top if necessary. 
Sterilize jars and lids directly before using for 10 minutes in simmering water or in the dishwasher. Remove one at a time when ready to fill. While blackberry mixture is still hot, ladle into the hot sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth and seal jars with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath (making sure water level is 1 inch over the top of the jars) for 10 minutes. Remove from water bath and allow to cool on the counter.
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31 comments:

  1. Hmmm, 5 cups of blackberries, 7 cups of sugar.
    This should be called sugar with blackberry jam. Really, is that much sugar necessary?

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    1. First of all, I want to thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog! Second,I can see where your coming from in thinking this recipe has an outrageous amount of sugar. The blackberries I used this time around were quite tart so the sugar helped to counteract the tartness of the blackberries. I tried out a recipe and simply wanted to post about the results. You can take from it what you will and adjust it to your liking if you decide to make blackberry jam in the future.

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  2. Your photos are just lovely. Your jam is picture perfect. Still no strawberry? :)
    I froze all of my berries this year, I need to take some out and make a couple of batches. Yours looks so yummy.

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  3. simply adore blackberries... the jam looks amazing....

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  4. YUM.. and I've got a basketful still on the bush outside.... love your photos, by the way..

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  5. I just had to have jam on toast this morning after seeing your post. Deb

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  6. Nothing much better than wild blackberry jam!

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  7. I love any type of berry ! This looks and sounds delish ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a good day !

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  8. I'll bet it's amazing! Love the pic with the sun shining through:@)

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  9. I'm so envious. I have not put up the jams I have in past years. Enjoy, the blackberry jam looks beautiful.

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  10. Mmm, I'd love some on my English muffin or vanilla ice cream! I can't wait for my jar! :) . . . gee, I"m surprised there's not "butta" in it if it's from Paula Dean! LOL

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  11. I love blackberries, and your jam looks wonderful! Thanks for all the inspiring recipes...you keep me trying something new!

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  12. So funny that I saw this post as my daughter and I were picking blackberries yesterday and she asked I make a pie or jam. They are everywhere now and once they start growing in your yard.. you're in trouble because they vines are tough to remove. Your jam looks so good! Enjoy your weekend!

    xxleslie

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  13. On an English muffin, with a cup of hot tea, out on my back porch...dreamy.

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  14. Yum! We've picked and made jam too! This winter, blackberry jam will be such a treat! Beautiful photos! Do you have a macro lens for your camera?

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  15. Just Lovely!!!! I so enjoy visiting and seeing what you've been up to and todays was a real treat!!!

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  16. You are always up to something delicious.. this looks and sounds wonderful!! Thanks for the recipe! -Tammy

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  17. That jam looks delicious! You always have wonderful photos and recipes!

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  18. The colour is so perfect!!!
    It looks so sweet...
    xox

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  19. Yum, I love blackberries! Bet that jam would be nice on a hot scone!

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  20. I love blackberries! They taste great in my morning smoothies. Your jam looks delicious. I bet it's great on toast.

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  21. Oh se ve realmente delicioso buena textura,abrazos.

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  22. Oh Yum!!!! You can't beat homemade jam, and blackberry is one of the loveliest! I picked lbs and lbs from the hedgerows this year and stuck them straight in the freezer so I didnt leave leave them languishing in the fridge, and so hope to make some too soon. But everyone is cross with me as they see all these tubs of ice cream then get disappointed when they see they are full of blackberries instead, he he!
    Gill xx

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  23. Just popped over from Octoberfarm. I like your blog.

    Condolences on loosing your Mom. You have brilliant kind memories!

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  24. Hi. Very nice blog. Blackberries are a favorite.
    Where might I find the recipes for the salads in your header?
    Thanks.

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    1. Hi and thank you for your compliment, The recipes are all on my blog and if you type in the search bar at the upper left hand corner of the blog you should find them. For instance type in pear or Gorgonzola, corn , tomatoes and chicken all separately and you should see every recipe with that word in it, Scroll down the blog until you find what you are looking for.. I usually use labels on my posts. I hope this helps. Thank you again for stopping and visiting my blog.

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