Thimbleberry Jam
Servings
9cups
Servings
9cups
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Pick through and clean berries the best you can.
  2. Rinse gently with water.
  3. Bring berries and sugar to full rolling boil stirring all the time
  4. Boil 1 minute, skimming off foam with spoon.
  5. Continue boiling and skimming if want a thicker jam. Stir the whole time and be careful not to burn!
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Ladle into sterilized jars to 1/4 inch to top.
  8. Process if desired or store in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

To can: sterilize jars, fill with jam to 1/4 inch of top.  Wipe rims and cover with canning lids.  Place on canning rack and be sure boiling water covers by 1-2 inches.  Add more boiling water if needed.  Cover and bring to gentle boil.  Process 10 minutes (check time according to your location).  Remove jars from water and place on towel to cool completely.  Let stand untouched 24 hours then check seal, label and store in cool dry place.