Wild Blackberry Jam

The Blackberries are ready!

New jam jars washed and ready to fill.

The Foley Mill is great for pressing the berries and eliminating the seeds from the jam.
I also use the Foley Mill for applesauce made with New York State apples.
It is a favorite with the grandchildren

Juice ready to boil.

I added 6 tablespoons of pectin and brought it to a rolling boil.
Then I added the sugar - seven cups and brought it to a boil again.

Once it is jarred it needs to process in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Jenn gave us special labels for our special product.  They are beautiful.

 Before we can leave on our great western adventure we wanted to harvest the wild blackberry crop and make jam to share with family and friends.  Fern has been picking the berries and dealing with the thorny brambles.  I get the jam making assignment. I tried to document the process with a few photos today.