Donna's Perfect Blueberry Jam and Perfect Raspberry Jam

Dear Friends, I know that this is the middle of summer but I just cannot resist preserving the luscious fruit that is available this time of year!  Pulling out a jar of blueberry or raspberry jam - or both - in the middle of winter and serving it with hot bread or on toast is such a delight!  I hope you make some soon!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Perfect Blueberry Jam

Ingredients:

2 quarts fresh blueberries, cleaned and mashed

One 1.75 ounce box Ball Fruit Jell, No Sugar Needed

½ cup orange or cherry juice

4½ cups sugar

Method:

Mix berries, juice and fruit jell; bring to full boil.  Add sugar and bring to full, rolling boil for 1 minute.  Place in 8 ounce canning jars.

Makes 9-10 eight ounce jars.

Donna's Perfect Raspberry Jam

Ingredients:

5 pints fresh raspberries, gently washed and mashed

One 1.75 ounce box Ball Fruit Jell, No Sugar Needed

¾ cup cherry juice

5 cups raw (turbinado) sugar

Method:

Mix berries, juice and fruit jell; bring to full boil.  Add sugar and bring to full, rolling boil for 1 minute.  Place in 8 ounce canning jars.

Makes 9-10 eight ounce jars.

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