Ball® Mixed Berry Jam
This post is sponsored by the makers of Ball® home canning products.*
Somehow canning season has arrived! This spring flew past quickly, and somehow the start of preserving our homegrown and local foods snuck up on me. I cannot wait to see what this year brings in terms of our home preserved foods; I know it is going to be a fun year now that we are back on the farm!
Today, I am sharing one of my favorite jam recipes, Mixed Berry Jam in Ball® Half-Pint Jars. You can find the original recipe here. This was the first canning recipe that I ever made about six years ago! How fun is that? Now I get to share it with all of you. It is absolutely perfect for a beginner and is so simple. It comes together quickly, and you will be so proud when you are finished!
ingredients & recipe:
makes about 6 Ball® Half-Pint Jars:
4 cups mixed berries, mix and match strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or raspberries
4 1/2 tbsp Ball® RealFruit Classic Pectin
3 cups granulated sugar
Directions:
Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
Combine berries in an 8-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
Add entire measure of sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
Ladle hot jam into hot jars, one at a time, leaving a ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.
Mixed berry jam recipe tips:
Smokey Chipotle Jam: Add a savory note to your Berry jam by adding ½ tsp. dried chipotle chili powder to the recipe with the sugar. Serve with cheese, pork, chicken or salmon or try it with roast turkey as a delicious zesty alternative to cranberry sauce.
Sparkling Berry Pop: Fill a tall glass with ice and a spoonful or two of Mixed Berry Jam. Fill the glass with sparkling water or club soda and stir until jam dissolves. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Grilled Cheese & Berry Sandwiches: Spread some Mixed Berry Jam on the inside of your grilled cheese sandwich. It’s great with smoked gouda, brie or a nice sharp cheddar and add some ham or bacon!
Berry Cream Cheese Frosting: Whisk 1/4-1/2 cup Mixed Berry Jam into your favorite pre-prepared frosting to add a fruity flavor twist!
Will you be canning this year? Is it your first year, or are you a seasoned canner? I cannot wait to share more recipes with you this summer and autumn!
xoxo Kayla
Shop Ball® Half-Pint Jars here.
*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post that is part of an ongoing partnership with the Fresh Preserving Division of Newell Brands. They have provided jars, equipment and monetary compensation. All thoughts and opinions expressed remain my own.
