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Jam: Cranberry Strawberry Jam

Source of Recipe

Sure Jell


List of Ingredients

1 bag (12 oz.) fresh cranberries
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries in sugar, thawed
1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional)
3-3/4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl (See tip below.)




Recipe

WASH jars and screw bands in hot, soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
CHOP cranberries in food processor using pulsing action; place in 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Add strawberries to saucepot.
STIR pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming, if desired. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
STIR in all sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
LADLE quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars 5 minutes, then turn upright. Or follow water bath method recommended by USDA. After jars are cool, check seals.
Important Tip
To get exact level cup measures of sugar, spoon sugar into dry measuring cup, then level by scraping excess sugar from top of cup with straight-edged knife.