How to Make Boysenberry Jelly - A Step-by-Step Guide

Boysenberry jelly is a delicious and versatile preserve that is perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or using as a glaze for meats. Made from the flavorful and juicy boysenberry fruit, this jelly is a sweet and tangy treat that is sure to please the taste buds of anyone who tries it.

Creating your own boysenberry jelly at home is a fun and rewarding process that allows you to capture the fresh, natural flavors of the fruit. Whether you are a seasoned jelly maker or a begi...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pints fresh boysenberries
  • 7 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 2 (1.75 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 55 mins
  • Servings: 128
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Inspect four 32-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Crush boysenberries in a large bowl with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Add crushed fruit into a sieve or cheesecloth set over a bowl and let juices drip into the bowl until dripping stops. Press gently to get as much juice out of the berries as possible. Measure 4 cups of juice into a large pot. If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup of water to get the exact amount of juice.
  • Stir sugar into the juice and butter to reduce foaming.
  • Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin quickly. Return to a full boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Skim off any foam with metal spoon. Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling within 1/8 inch of tops.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
  • Remove jars from water and cool. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Nutrition

    46 cal.

    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Calcium: 0mg
    • Potassium: 0mg