Huckleberry Jam Recipe

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A light, sweet fruit spread with a wild, mildly tart flavor.

Huckleberry Jam Recipe (+)

Directions

Wash huckleberries and crush them, small amounts at a time, in sauce pan. Add lemon juice and stir in pectin. Then, bring to a full boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Add butter and sugar. Continue to stir and keep mixture at a full boil for one full minute.
Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that has formed. Fill hot sterile jars and leave 1/2" free at the top of the jar when capping.
Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes in boiling water.
Follow instructions on fruit pectin container for processing jam.

Container: A large sauce pan and 6 half pint canning jars.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: Makes approximately 6 half pints.

Ingredients

-		5 cups or 2 1/2 pints ripe huckleberries, cleaned
-		1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-		4 cups granulated sugar
-		1 3/4 ounces fruit pectin
-		1/2 teaspoon butter

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