A delightful homemade blackberry preserve recipe that captures the essence of fresh berries.
Wash the blackberries thoroughly under running water.
Use a colander to rinse the berries evenly and remove any debris.
In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries and lemon juice.
Gently mash the berries with a wooden spoon to release their juices.
Add the sugar to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Ensure the sugar is evenly distributed for a consistent sweetness.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
Keep stirring to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the pectin and continue boiling for 1 minute.
Adding pectin helps the preserve set properly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam from the surface.
Skimming the foam ensures a clear and smooth preserve.
Ladle the hot preserve into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
Use a funnel to avoid spilling and ensure clean jar rims.
Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
This step ensures the jars are properly sealed for long-term storage.
Allow the jars to cool completely before storing.
Check the seals by pressing the lid; it should not flex up and down.
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