Old Bachelors Jam

1. 1

   Bring blackberries, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and juice of 1 lemon to a simmer in a large pot.

2. 2

   Cook until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Press a parchment round directly on surface of jam, and refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Repeat with raspberries and remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar and juice of 1 lemon in another large pot.

5. 5

   Remove parchment rounds; bring each pot to a boil.

6. 6

   Cook over medium-high heat until berries are slightly broken down and mixture is consistency of very loose jelly, about 12 minutes for blackberries and about 17 minutes for raspberries.

7. 7

   Divide blackberry jam among 4 half-pint glass jars, filling each halfway; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch.

8. 8

   Divide raspberry jam among jars; top each with 1 tablespoon kirsch.

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