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Very Berry Spread

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

Serves:

8 half-pints

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About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

  • 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

  • 6 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1


In a Dutch oven, combine the berries, lemon juice, zest and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.


Step 2


Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.







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