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Blackberry Juice
Canning blackberry juice is an easy way to preserve ripe berries as a versatile pantry staple you can drink, mix into drinks, or turn into jelly later. This method uses a short simmer for extraction, a slow drip strain for clarity, and a quick water bath process for shelf-stable jars.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 18m⏳ Prep: 1h🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare a boiling water canner, along with jars and lids.
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2
Add blackberries and water to a large stainless-steel saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
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3
Reduce heat, cover loosely, and simmer gently 5 to ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring and crushing occasionally, just until berries are softened.
4
Transfer the hot berry mixture to a dampened jelly bag or a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a deep bowl. Let drip undisturbed until it stops dripping. Most sources suggest ⏱️ 2 hours or overnight, but I've found that it's given all it's going to give after about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Do not squeeze if you want clear juice, but go ahead and squeeze if you want the best yield.
5
Optional for clearer juice: refrigerate strained juice overnight to let sediment settle. Carefully pour off the clear juice and discard sediment.
6
Pour juice into a saucepan. Add sugar to taste if desired. Bring juice to a gentle simmer.
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7
Ladle hot juice into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids, and tighten bands to fingertip tight.
8
Process in a boiling-water canner for ⏱️ 10 minutes, or ⏱️ 15 minutes above 6,000 feet in elevation.
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Turn off heat, remove canner lid, and let jars rest ⏱️ 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours, then check seals.
Nutrition Facts
calories
67 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
8 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
10 mg
protein Content
3 g
carbohydrate Content
14 g
saturated Fat Content
0.1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.5 g
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