Raspberry & Apple Jam

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 cups raspberries (6 1/2 cups mashed raspberry equals 12 pints or approximately 2 pounds)
• 2 1/2 cups apples (pealed and diced)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons dry pectin (follow directions on your Pectin box)

Directions

1. 1

   Wash, remove stems, and mash berries.

2. 2

   Dice apples into tiny pieces - you can leave skins on, but I peal them.

3. 3

   Place apples and lemon juice in large pan on medium heat.

4. 4

   Cook apples for 5 minutes until soft.

5. 5

   Add mashed berries and cook until it boils, stirring a few times.

6. 6

   Let fruit boil for 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   In separate bowl, combine sugar and pectin and stir together.

8. 8

   Add sugar/pectin mixture into boiling fruit and stir.

9. 9

   Boil (high boil) for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from heat and fill jars to 1/4" of top. (Recipe makes nine 8oz. jars).

11. 11

    Wipe rims clean and screw on 2-piece lids.

12. 12

    Let jars cool. You will hear a "pop" sound once sealed. You do not have to put jars in boiling water. Just let cool on your kitchen counter.