- 4 cups fresh salmonberries
- 6 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 package powdered fruit pectin (2 ounces)
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for extra brightness)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (for warmth)
Required Kitchen Tools
Making Salmonberry Jam is much easier when you have the right tools. Here’s what I recommend:
- Large Pot: For cooking the jam mixture evenly.
- Canning Jars with Lids & Rings: Clean and sterilize for safe storage.
- Canning Rack: To keep jars secure while boiling.
- Jar Lifter: For safely handling hot jars.
- Ladle & Funnel: To fill jars neatly without spills.
- Clean Kitchen Towels & Paper Towels: For wiping rims and handling jars.
Having these tools ready will make your jam-making smooth and stress-free.
