Cooked Garden Huckleberry Preserves: 4 Jars

Instructions:

1. Rinse the berries in cold water. Remove the green stems and toss out any berries that are still bright green. Note: Underripe berries add a bitter, raw taste.
2. Combine the cleaned berries and lemon juice in your heavy pot over medium heat.
3. Stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes until the berries burst and look like a thick compote.
4. Sprinkle the granulated white sugar, fine sea salt, and fruit pectin over the top.
5. Stir the mixture thoroughly to incorporate the sugar.
6. Crank the heat up to a rolling boil.
7. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the color shifts from matte purple to a glossy, translucent mahogany.
8. Perform the spoon test: lift the spoon and ensure the mixture sheets off.
9. Remove from heat immediately and pour into jars.