Blackberry Jelly

This homemade blackberry jelly is sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh blackberry flavor.

Ingredients - Serves 8

Wash the blackberries thoroughly and remove any stems or leaves.
In a large pot, combine the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries release their juices and the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture to remove any seeds or pulp.
Return the strained liquid to the pot and stir in the pectin.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.
Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place.
The jelly will thicken as it cools.