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Raspberry Jam

Thursday afternoon I made raspberry jam. The grocery store had quarts of raspberries on sale, so I bought two.


I use the cooked jam recipe that comes in the Sure-Jell box. All you need are berries, sugar and the box of Sure-Jell. I have this contraption that crush the juice out of berries. My aunt bought it and my water bath for me several years ago. 
Once you crush and juice the berries, add 5 1/2 cups of sugar. Add cold water to the fruit pectin and slowly add the the berries. You bring them to a boil. I forget for how long, but it's in the box.
Ladle the liquid into the hot jars, wipe the rims clean, and process in the water bath for 10 minutes.
I love homemade jam! All I've ever made is each, strawberry, and raspberry. Would like to try more!

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