Summer Canning Recipe

Capture the taste of Manitoba's prairies with this delightful Saskatoon jam recipe! Made with fresh, juicy Saskatoon berries, this recipe from the Prairie Fruit Growers Association is perfect for preserving summer's bounty. Enjoy the sweet and tart flavor of this homemade jam on toast, biscuits, or as a delicious filling for your favorite desserts.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 31 mins

Calories 691.7 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Summer Canning

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How to Make Summer Canning

Thoroughly wash 4 cups of Saskatoon berries.
Pulse berries in a food processor or finely chop them, one layer at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Measure 6 cups of granulated sugar and set aside.
Combine the prepared berries and 1 cup of bottled lemon juice in a large, deep stainless steel saucepan.
Whisk in 1 package (1.75 oz) of fruit pectin until completely dissolved.
Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add the measured sugar.
Stir constantly and return the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for exactly one minute.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
While the jam is boiling, prepare seven clean 1-cup mason jars by placing them in a boiling water canner. Fill with water, cover, and boil for 20 minutes to sterilize.
Boil snap lids in separate water for 5 minutes to soften the sealing compound. Keep jars and lids in hot water until ready to use.
Ladle the hot jam into the hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic utensil. Wipe the jar rims clean.
Center a snap lid on each jar and apply the screw band securely until fingertip tight.
Place filled jars in the canner, cover, and return water to a boil. Process the jam for 15 minutes.
Remove jars carefully without tilting, and cool upright, undisturbed for 24 hours. Do not retighten screw bands.
After cooling, check the jar seals to ensure they curve downward. This indicates a proper seal.
Yields: seven 1-cup jars of delicious Saskatoon jam!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

685g

Fat

Carbs

59g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Summer Canning?

Summer Canning takes about 46 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 31 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Summer Canning?

Summer Canning has approximately 691.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 59 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Summer Canning?

The key ingredients for Summer Canning are Jam, Saskatoon Berries, Granulated Sugar, Bottled Lemon Juice, Fruit Pectin. See the full list with measurements above.