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Spiced Blackberry Preserves Recipe

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Fresh blackberries mixed with sugar, pectin and a few spices makes a tasty jar of preserves.
Fresh blackberries mixed with sugar, pectin and a few spices makes a tasty jar of preserves.
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5 to 6 half-pints SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 pound blackberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 ounces pectin (half of a 6-ounce bottle)

Directions

  • In a kettle or large pot, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a rolling boil, and boil hard, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove pot from heat, and stir in pectin. Skim off foam.
  • Immediately pour mixture into hot, sterilized jars. Put on lids and rings, and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Want more home-canning recipes?  Read Preserving and Canning Recipes for Garden Produce to get the most out of your harvest this year.
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