| My husband and I look forward to the July month | | | | Process the berries until they are the consistency of a |
| every summer because that is when our raspberries, | | | | thick jam. |
| mulberries and blackberries ripen. We enjoy spending | | | | In a large bowl, combine crushed raspberries, |
| our early morning hours or early evening hours outside | | | | granulated sugar and lemon juice. Stir ingredients |
| in our backyard picking them when its harvesting time. | | | | together using a silicone spatula. Let this mixture sit for |
| One of our favorite recipes to make is freezer jam | | | | 20-25 minutes. |
| because you can use this same recipe with mulberries, | | | | In a small saucepan, combine water with 1 box of Sure |
| raspberries or blackberries. This recipe takes less than | | | | Jell. Bring mixture to a boil and boil for exactly one |
| 45 minutes from preparation to finish time. | | | | minute. Remove from burner and pour Sure Jell |
| Berry Picking Tips: Pick only the ripe and plump berries. | | | | mixture into the berries mixture. Stir with the silicone |
| Any berries with defects, toss to the birds. Remove all | | | | spatula until all ingredients are combined. |
| stems and thoroughly wash berries before begining | | | | Use a ladle and spoon mixture into small freezer-safe |
| the recipe. | | | | containers, leaving 1/2" head space in the container. |
| Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe | | | | Seal containers and place into the freezer for 48 |
| 3 1/4 cups crushed raspberries | | | | hours before using. |
| 5 cups granulated sugar | | | | Storage: The jam will keep for up to 1 year in the |
| 1 teaspoon lemon juice | | | | freezer and up to 1 week in the refrigerator. When |
| 3/4 cup water | | | | ready to use, remove 1 container at a time from your |
| 1 package of Sure Jell | | | | freezer and place into your refrigerator 2 hours before |
| Wash and drain your raspberries using a colander. You | | | | serving. |
| will need 4 cups of picked raspberries to equal 3 1/4 | | | | Yields: I was able to fill 14 plastic containers that each |
| cups of crushed berries. After washing your berries, | | | | hold 4 ounces which is the perfect size for my family. |
| place them in a food processor or blender container. | | | | |