Canning Berries in Syrup
Blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, raspberries,
currants, gooseberries, dewberry, elderberry, huckleberry,
loganberry, mulberry, may all be canned using this recipe.
Berries
weights are always approximated..
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Pint
2/3 lb
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Quart
1-1/3 lbs
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Syrup (see chart below)
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light
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light
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Lemon Juice
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1 tablespoon
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2 tablespoons
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Waterbath Processing
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25 minutes
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30 minutes
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- Place clean fruit directly into sterilized canning jars.
- Select syrup strength and prepare syrup by combining
water and sugar for pints or quarts in a pan, and then heat
slowly and boil lightly until the sugar is completely
dissolved.
- Pour lemon juice over the fruit.
- Pour hot syrup over fruit.
- Canning using cold pack method with 1/2” of headspace.
- Processing with a Water Bath 25 minutes for pints, or 30
minutes for quarts, at 212 degrees.
- For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time
Adjustments.
- After processing, remove from boiling water and place
the jars on a towel, separated by 1” to cool naturally as
quickly as possible.
- Labeling and Storing
Syrup Chart: Select the strength of the syrup from the chart below.
Syrup Content
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Water per Pint Jar
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Sugar per Pint Jar
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Water per Quart Jar
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Sugar per Quart Jar
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very light
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3/4 cup
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1/8 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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1/4 cup
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light
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3/4 cup
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3/16 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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3/8 cup
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medium
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3/4 cup
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1/4 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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1/2 cup
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heavy
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3/4 cup
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5/16 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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5/8 cup
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We normally recommend a lighter than normal syrup as you can add sugar after something is
opened. Use a heavier syrup during canning, if desired.
Remember to follow food safety instructions and select blemish free fruit. We always prefer
organic fruit without pesticides. We add lemon juice to most recipes to help protect the color.