Apple-Berry Pomegranate Freezer Jam

Ingredients

• 1 (1 5/8 ounce) package ball simple creations freezer jam fruit pectin

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 cups peeled cored, chopped apples (about 4 large)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup crushed raspberries (2 6-oz containers fresh or 1 12-oz bag frozen)

Directions

1. 1

   Stir sugar and contents of pectin package in a bowl until well blended. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine apples, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Crush apples with a potato masher. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add fruit mixture to sugar/pectin mixture, stirring just to combine. Continue stirring for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Using a funnel, ladle jam into five, clean 8 oz plastic freezer jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, refrigerate up to three weeks or freeze up to one year.