Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful homemade huckleberry jam, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Huckleberries
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 1 packet Pectin (approximately 1.75 oz)
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare your canning jars by sterilizing them.
- Wash the huckleberries under cool running water and pat them dry.
- Heat the huckleberries, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the granulated sugar and pectin once the huckleberries are bubbling.
- Boil the mixture for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
- Fill the sterilized jars with the hot jam, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different berry combinations or add spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: huckleberry, jam, preserves, summer recipes, canning