Raspberry Jam

Raspberry Jam

2 liter crushed raspberries
1 liter sugar

Cook raspberries uncovered for 10 minutes. Add sugar, stirring to
dissolve. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil to jam stage (12
minutes) & remove from heat. Stir & skim 5 minutes. Pour into hot,
sterilized jars & seal. 



Red Raspberry Jam

3 cup finely mashed or sieved red raspberries
6 cup sugar
1 pkg powdered pectin
1 cup water

Combine berries and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Combine pectin and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a
boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add pectin to fruit mixture;
stir 3 minutes. Pour into can or freeze jars, leaving 1/2 inch head
space. Adjust caps. Let stand until set, up to 24 hours. Freeze. Yield:
about 9 half pints.
Blackberry Jam: Follow recipe for red raspberry jam, except reduce
sugar from 6 cups to 5-1/2 cups.
Grape Jam: Follow recipe for red raspberry jam, except seeds are
separated after heating Concord Grapes. Crush grapes. Simmer grapes
without adding water until grapes have softened. Put pulp through a
colander or food mill before measuring.
Tart Plum Jam: Follow recipe for Red Raspberry jam,
except plums are pitted and put through a food chopper or blender
before measuring.




Instant Raspberry Cordial Jam

12 oz raspberry jam
1 tablespoon to 2 chambord or other
1 raspberry liqueur

Stir liqueur into jam; cover and refrigerate at least one day to allow
flavors to meld.



Framboise Raspberry Jam

1 ingredients:
4 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
3 cup sugar
1/4 cup framboise

Servings: makes 4 - 1/2 pint jars Notes: The combination of the delicacy
of fresh raspberries and the mellow framboise (raspberry brandy) makes a
remarkable jam. Use both as a spread and as a dessert garnish.
DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. When mixture comes to a boil, raise
heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes. As
mixture begins to thicken, watch carefully to prevent sticking. When
mixture has reached a jam like consistency, immediately remove from heat.
Pour into hot sterilized jars and vacuum seal (hot water bath method, or
can be refrigerated up to 6 weeks). 



No-Cook Apple Raspberry Jam

3 cup fully ripe raspberries
1/2 cup finely ground peeled and cored apples
4 cup sugar
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pouch liquid fruit pectin

Thoroughly crush the berries, using a potato masher, sieve half of the
pulp to remove some of the seeds, if desired; measure 1-1/2 cups of prepared
berries; pour into a large bowl. Add apples. Add sugar to bowl; mix
well;let stand 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and liquid fruit pectin to
bowl; stir for 3 minutes. ( A few sugar crystals will remain) Ladle jam
into clean containers, leaving 1/4 inch head space; cover with tight fitting
lids; let stand at room temperature until set ( may take up to 24 hours)
store in freezer. Jam can be stored in the refrigerator if used within 3
weeks. Makes 4-1/2 cups.