How to Make Blackberry Jam + Free Printable Labels
Today I’m sharing how to make blackberry jam plus labels to use for the jars.
How to Make Blackberry Jam
Yesterday my friend, Becky, and I picked blackberries at Morris Orchard.
We had so much fun and left with quite a few blackberries.
I used my blackberries for jam and I made three blackberry cobblers.
Canning Supplies for Jam
Prepare the Berries
I learned to can by watching my mom and dad can the harvest from their gigantic garden.
The first step for making homemade blackberry jam is to combine the berries with sugar and pectin. The pectin package will include a recipe to follow.
I used a gallon of blackberries, 4 pectin packs, and 16 cups of sugar.
Use a potato masher to crush the berries as the mixture cooks.
The mixture is now ready to go into the jars.
Prepare the Jars and Lids
While the berries cook, prepare the jars and lids.
I always boil my jars to sterilize them but I have friends who run the jars through the dishwasher or bake them.
Warm the lids in a small saucepan.
Add Berries to Jars
Use a canning funnel to add the berries to the jars being sure to leave 1/2″ headspace.
Wipe the top of each jar down with a damp cloth, then add a lid and ring.
Process in canner for 10 minutes.
My favorite part of canning is hearing the lids pop as they seal.
Blackberry Jam Labels
Use these free printable blackberry jam labels for your jars.
Yum, this looks delicious and I’d love this jam. Great pictures and information.
Your labels are adorable.
My aunt had a pear tree and made homemade pear jam. It was delicious.
Looking into your cobbler recipe too
Thank you so much! I’ve never tried pear jam.
Looks mouth-watering! Noting tastes better than homemade jam! Never made my own, but have enjoyed others’!
Thank you so much!
I love everything about this post. Blackberry picking is on my bucket list – it looks so amazing. And then using them to make cobbler and jam?! I LOVE IT. I’ve never made canned homemade jam and I really want to try. I’m pinning this for future reference. Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent directions and photos.
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Love making jam and blackberry jam is a favorite! Beautiful job, sweet friend!
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Yum, this blackberry jam looks delish! Now I have to go a pick some blackberries! Those labels are so pretty too – saving this for when I get my fruit!
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Oh boy, delicious! Would be wonderful with any meal. Thanks for the directions and the labels.
Suzanne
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What an easy recipe! Looks amazing, and blackberries are a fave of mine! Love them with cream and sweetener!
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This looks so delicious! thanks for sharing!
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Oh Paula, my mouth is watering. Blackberry Jam is my absolute favorite
Thank you so much! I have already enjoyed it on toast and in a PBJ sandwich.
Paula this looks delicious! Love the step by step instructions. I have made jam before but not for longterm storage, I am always afraid I will seal the jars wrong and get sick. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much! It is definitely easier to buy jams and jellies.
I love blackberries! I bet this is delicious!
Thank you so much! I have already enjoyed it on toast and in a PBJ sandwich.
This looks so delish! Thanks for the recipe!
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I have never been much of a canner. My Mom did though growing up and blackberry jelly was always a favorite.
I don’t do much canning but I really enjoy doing it.
This recipe looks so yummy! I have never made any jam and this definitely makes me want to try it. Your printable is adorable.
Thank you so much, Kim!
It looks so good! I just made some triple berry jam.
Triple berry jam sounds wonderful!
Paula, this jam looks absolutely delicious! The blackberries are abundant this year. Now you’ve inspired me–I want to make some yummy jam!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party. I’m featuring you this week!
Thank you so much for the feature, Richella!
Thanks for this recipe and directions. I had a blackberry jam disaster when I was a school kid. I boiled it for too long and it was so hard it had to be sliced with a sharp knife!! Tasted good though! I’ve never been brave enough to have another go but you have inspired me. Blackberries here will be ready in a couple of weeks so I’ll have a forage and give it a go. This will be a feature at Handmade Monday this week.
Thank you so much for the feature, Julie!