How to Make Blackberry Jam + Free Printable Labels

Name: How to Make Blackberry Jam + Free Printable Labels
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 Gallon of Blackberries; 16 cups of Sugar; 4 Packs of Pectin

by Paula Skulina

16 Jars

1 hr 10 min

There's nothing like using homemade blackberry jam on a sandwich or piece of toast. Making jam isn't difficult and it makes a great gift.

how to make blackberry jam free printable labels

Head to a local orchard and pick blackberries or buy them at a farmer's market or the grocery store.

Prepare the Berries

The first step for making homemade blackberry jam is to combine the berries with sugar and pectin. The pectin package will include a recipe to follow.

I used a gallon of blackberries, 4 pectin packs, and 16 cups of sugar.

Use a potato masher to crush the berries as the mixture cooks.

The mixture is now ready to go into the jars.

Prepare the Jars and Lids

While the berries cook, prepare the jars and lids.

I always boil my jars to sterilize them but I have friends who run the jars through the dishwasher or bake them.

Warm the lids in a small saucepan.

Add Berries to Jars

Use a canning funnel to add the berries to the jars being sure to leave 1/2″ headspace.

Wipe the top of each jar down with a damp cloth, then add a lid and ring.

Process in canner for 10 minutes.

My favorite part of canning is hearing the lids pop as they seal.

Blackberry Jam Labels

Use these free printable blackberry jam labels for your jars.

How to Make Blackberry Jam + Free Printable Labels

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Recipe details

Yield 16 Jars
Time spent: Prep time: 1 Hours Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 1 hr 10 min

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Instructions

Put berries, sugar, and pectin in a stockpot and bring to a low boil.
As the berry mixture heats, crush the berries with a potato masher.
While the berries cook, sterilize the jars.
Place lids in a saucepan and warm them over low heat.
Use a canning funnel to add the berries to the jars being sure to leave 1/2″ headspace.
Wipe the top of each jar down with a damp cloth, then add a lid and ring.
Process in canner for 10 minutes.

Comments

Ton12238756 on Sep 03, 2021

How long will it last

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Sep 03, 2021
  
  If kept in a cool dark pantry, at least a year. Once opened, they need to be refrigerated.
  
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Connie DeRoboam on Sep 03, 2021

What size jars do you use?

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Sep 03, 2021
  
  Those look like 8 oz jars, but let's see what the author says.
  
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- Connie DeRoboam on Sep 04, 2021
  
  Thanks for replying. That’s what I thought as well.
  
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- Terry on Sep 04, 2021
  
  I've done a fair amount of canning in 60+ years on earth...I'm certain that those are 8 oz jars 🙂
  
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- Gina on Sep 04, 2021
  
  Looks like the small ones are jelly jars and the ones in the back are 8oz jars.
  
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