Huckleberry Preserves

1. 1

   Put 2 1/2 cups huckleberries and 1/3 cup water in a blender with the lemon zest. Blend until pureed. Add balance of huckleberries and 1/3 cup water and puree.

2. 2

   In large stockpot, add pureed huckleberries,pectin,lemon juice and water.

3. 3

   Stir constantly. Bring to a rolling boil. A boil that cannot be stirred down.

4. 4

   Stir in Sugar. Stir until dissolved. Bring a full rolling boil. One that cannot be stirred down. Boil 1 minute exactly.

5. 5

   Stir in margarine.

6. 6

   Take off heat and skim any foam.

7. 7

   Pour in hot sterilized jars.

8. 8

   Wipe rims with a hot cloth and seal and band.

9. 9

   Put in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Take out on a toweled counter. Keep away from drafts until they seal.

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