Five Minute Skillet Jams

A speedy, no fuss way to whip up a small batch (2 cups) of super-fruity jam. Follow the recipes carefully; proper setting up depends on accurate measurement of all ingredients.

Blueberry

Ingredients

• 1 pint blueberries, mashed
• 2 Tbsp. powdered fruit pectin
• 1/2 tsp. margarine or butter
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

In 12 inch skillet, heat blueberries, pectin and margarine or butter over medium-high heat; stirring constantly until mixture boils. Stir in sugar; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat.

Pour jam into two 1/2 pint jars with tight-fitting lids. Cover and refrigerate until jam is set and cold, about 6 hours. Keep jam refrigerated and use within 3 weeks.

Raspberry

Prepare as above but use 3 cups raspberries, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. powdered fruit pectin. (Press half the raspberries through sieve to remove some seeds before mixing with other ingredients.) Makes about 2 cups.

Source: local TV guide

By Cinnamon from Williams Lake, BC