How to Make Storing Blackberries

Blackberry Jam

Blackberries are highly perishable and will only last a few days once harvested, even with refrigeration.

Recipe Summary Blackberry Jam

In the summer, my family would go pick tons of blackberries and use them in our cooking.

Ingredients | Storing Blackberries

4 cups blackberries

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until juices form; place about 1 tablespoon blackberry juice in a small bowl and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into saucepan.

Bring berries to a boil, stirring often, until jam is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice.

Info | Storing Blackberries

prep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups

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