Double Berry Preserves Recipes

DOUBLE-BERRY JALAPENO JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine jalapenos, strawberries and blackberries. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 8 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

DOUBLE-BERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy large skillet. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until preserves are very thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Spoon into small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

BERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine berries and sugar; let stand until juices begin to flow, about 10 minutes.
• Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Add lemon juice, if using.
• Cook rapidly almost to gelling point.
• As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Adjust two-piece caps.
• Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Yield: about 4 half pints.