1 1/4 cups water
7-8 medium apples
Additional water
Bottled apple juice (optional)
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 cups of sugar ( I put in 4-5 cups)
2 pouches of liquid fruit pectin (3 oz each)
In a large kettle, combine the blackberries and water; simmer for 5 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp.
Remove and discard stems and blossom ends from apples (do not pare or core); cut into small pieces. Place in the kettle; add just enough water to cover.
Simmer until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Strain trough a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp.
Measure the reserved blackberry and apple juices; return to kettle. If necessary, add water or bottled apple juice to equal 4 cups.
Stir in lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add pectin, stirring until mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat: skim off foam. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Yield about 9 half pints.
Note- If you put less sugar in sometimes it comes out runny which it great for syrups. Which we love.
From Taste of Home
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