blackberry jam

 

Ingredients

• 4 cups blackberries

• 1 cup white sugar
 
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 
• ¼ teason ground allspice
 
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until juices form; place about 1 tablespoon blackberry juice in a small bowl and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into saucepan.

Bring berries to a boil, stirring often, until jam is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice.

Makes 2 cups