Saskaoon Jelly Recipes

SASKATOON BERRY JAM: THE TRADITIONAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Crush Saskatoon berries in a Dutch oven; heat gently until juice starts to flow
• Add sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly
• Add lemon juice and peel; bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently until thick, about 15 minutes
• Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch (6 mm) headspace; wipe jar rims thoroughly
• Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes

SASKATOON BERRY JAM

Steps:

• Prepare canner, jars, lids.
• In a large stainless steel saucepan combine the crushed saskatoons and lemon juice.
• Whisk in pectin until dissolved.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar all at once, return to a full, rolling boil while stirring constantly.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Immediately stir in Grand Marnier.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim off foam if needed.
• Ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, adjust caps and screw rings to finger tip tight.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Remove canner lid and let stand 5 additional minutes.
• Remove jars, cool and store.