Ingredients:
- 5 cups (750g) blackberries, crushed
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 package (57g) powdered pectin
- 1/2 tsp (2.5g) unsalted butter
- 5 cups (1kg) granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Rinse blackberries thoroughly and remove any stems or debris.
- Place the berries in a heavy-bottomed pot and use a potato masher to crush them to the desired consistency.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the unsalted butter.
- Stir in the powdered pectin until completely dissolved.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.
- Pour in the sugar all at once and stir vigorously to ensure it is fully incorporated.
- Return the mixture to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off any remaining foam from the surface with a metal spoon.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch (6mm) of headspace.
- Wipe the rims clean and secure the lids and bands.
- Process jars in a water bath canner, covered by at least 1 inch of water, for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours to ensure a proper seal.