Splenda Raspberry Jam  Ingredients:       8 cups  raspberries or blackberries    ½ cup  water       1 (1.75 ounce) package low methoxyl pectin with calcium    ¾ cup  SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

Preparation:

1. Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer. Simmer until ready to use. Remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling. 2. Crush raspberries using potato masher or food processor. Place exactly 4 cups of crushed berries in a large Dutch oven; stir in water. Gradually add pectin, stirring until blended. Let stand for 10 minutes. 3. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, stirring until SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener dissolves. Skim off any foam with metal spoon. 4. Ladle hot preserves immediately into prepared jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on rack in canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to a gentle boil. 5. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks. Serves: 3 - half pint jars

Comments:

Note If using a pectin product with separate pectin and calcium packets, follow the package directions to mix calcium water. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons pectin powder and 2 teaspoons calcium water. Follow package directions for preparing recipe.

Categories:  Canning, Condiments or spreads, Dutch Oven, Fruit, Fruits, Jams, SPLENDA®, stove top

Estimated Serving:  3

Estimated preparation time:  45 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/02/15