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Raspberry Red Currant Jam
Raspberry red currant jam combines sweet raspberries with pectin-rich currants for an old fashioned jam that sets beautifully without added pectin. The currants provide natural pectin and tartness while the raspberries bring their unmistakable flavor.
👥 64 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the Currant Pulp
2
In a saucepan, heat 6 cups red currants with 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat. Crush and stir until skins are softened, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Press through a fine sieve or food mill to remove seeds. You should have about 2 cups of pulp.
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Prepare the Raspberries
4
Crush the raspberries with a potato masher or fork, leaving some texture. A few seeds will remain in the finished jam.
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Cook the Jam
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In a large, deep stainless steel saucepan, combine red currant pulp, crushed raspberries, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Boil hard, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
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Test for Gel
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Remove from heat and test gel using the cold plate test. If gel stage has been reached, skim off foam.
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Fill Jars
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Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if necessary. Wipe rims, center lids on jars, and apply bands to fingertip tight.
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Process
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Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for ⏱️ 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove canner lid, and wait ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing jars.
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Cool and Store
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Let jars cool undisturbed for 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals before storing. Properly sealed jars keep at room temperature for 12 to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
44 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
0.3 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
0.003 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.03 g
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