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Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse and sterilize jars needed.
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Lids may be sterilized by placing in boiling water and boiling 5 minutes (leave in warm water til needed.)
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Utensils should also be sterilized.
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Stem and crush well, one layer at a time, fully ripe berries.
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Seive half of pulp to remove seeds if desired.
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Using a liquid measuring cup, measure the exact amount of prepared fruit required and add to a large 4 to 8 qt pan.
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The pan should be no more than half full to allow mixture to reach a full rolling boil.
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Add lemon juice if required.
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1/8 teaspoon butter may be added to reduce foaming.
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Measure sugar.
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DO NOT REDUCE SUGAR.
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Add the exact amount of sugar specified and mix well.
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Place pan over high heat; bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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At once stir in Certo liquid.
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Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
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Stir and skim for 5 minutes.
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Pour quickly into prepared jars leaving 1/4 inch head room.
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Seal jam at once with 2 piece metal lids or paraffin wax.
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NOTE: Recipes using fruits with seeds 1/2 the fruit may be put through a seive, if desired.
