(Refrigerator–Freezer type)

• 3 cups mashed berries
• 5 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 box powdered fruit pectin
• 1 cup water

Mix berries and sugar in a bowl; let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend the pectin and water in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil rapidly for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add berry-sugar mixture and stir about 2 minutes.

Ladle into clean hot jars, cover, and let stand 24 to 48 hours or until “set.” Store tightly covered in freezer. Jam will keep several weeks in refrigerator.

Makes seven 1/2 pint jars of jam.