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Ingredients
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Fruits
Sweeteners
Pectin
Preservation
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Fruits
Thoroughly wash the ripe strawberries and blueberries under cold running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Prepare the Strawberries
Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Cooking
- 3
Combine Fruits and Water
In a large saucepan, combine the prepared strawberries, blueberries, and one cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 4
Simmer the Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the fruit mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits soften.
- 5
Add Sugar and Lemon Juice
Stir in one cup of granulated sugar and two tablespoons of lemon juice into the fruit mixture. Return to a gentle boil.
- 6
Add Pectin
Once boiling, sprinkle the fruit pectin evenly over the mixture while stirring continuously. Boil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Canning
- 7
Prepare Jars
Sterilize your canning jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Remove and let them cool.
- 8
Fill Jars with Jelly
Using a ladle, fill the sterilized jars with the hot jelly mixture, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
- 9
- 10
Process the Jars
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure they are sealed. Adjust time based on your altitude.
