posted by Leslie in AK 10-10-98 4:58 PM
Saskatoon Berry Jam
2.00 L saskatoon berries (about 1.5 kg)
1.25 L sugar
100.00 mL water
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
Mash 1 L of berries and leave 1 L whole. Add sugar and water stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add lemon juice and rind. Boil to jam stage (about 18 min).
When the jam stage is reached remove from heat. Stir and skim 5 min. Pour into hot sterilized jars. Cool and seal. May be stored up to 6 months.
NOTE: This is made without pectin.
Alternate methods for determining jam stage:
The temperature test; mixture should reach 102°C to 104°C.
The plate test; use a cold plate from freezer, pour a small amount of boiling mixture onto it. Return to freezer; wait 1 min, and check for gelling. If gelling has not occurred return to kettle and continue to boil, testing every 2 min. Note: When using this test remove kettle from heat.
Makes about 1.5 L.
Blueberries may be substituted for saskatoon berries.
Food Institute of Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada