Mixed Berry Jam

 

1

cup crushed strawberries (1 pint whole berries)

1

cup crushed raspberries (1 pint whole berries)

4

cups sugar

1/2

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1

tablespoon lemon juice

1

pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

• 1 Mix berries and sugar in large glass or plastic bowl. Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
• 2 Mix in lemon peel, lemon juice and pectin. Stir 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 3 Spoon mixture into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal immediately. Let stand at room temperature until set, about 24 hours. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks, or freeze up to 1 year (thaw in refrigerator or at room temperature before serving). Use as a spread or in desserts.