Mother Goose: Two Pigeons
TWO PIGEONS
I had two pigeons bright and gay,
They flew from me the other day.
What was the reason they did go?
I cannot tell, for I do not know.
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Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe for Beginners
Makes 8 eight-ounce jars
- 4 cups blackberry juice (about 3 quarts blackberries)
- 7½ cups sugar
- 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid pectin
Directions:
- Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions; jars should be covered with water and boiled 10 to 15 minutes to sterilize.
- Wash fully ripe berries, removing stems or caps.
- Crush the berries and extract juice.
- Measure 4 cups blackberry juice into a large saucepot; stir in sugar.
- Bring to a full, rolling boil over high heat.
- Add pectin; return to a full, rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam.
- Immediately, but carefully, pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch head space; adjust caps.
- Process in a boiling hot water bath (212F) for 15 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool in a draft free area.
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