Raspberry Jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and mash berries.

2. 2

   Place in a 6-quart or larger pot with sugar and slowly bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

3. 3

   Boil for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and scorching, until thickened.

4. 4

   Jam will thicken as it cools.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice at the end of cooking time.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and skim off foam with a spoon.

7. 7

   Ladle jam into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.

8. 8

   Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Yield 4 to 5 half-pints.