📋 Ingredients – What You’ll Need

This recipe combines fresh fruit, sugar, and a touch of citrus to create a rich and flavorful jam. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Mixed Berries: 4 cups (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries), washed and hulled.
• Granulated Sugar: 3 cups – for sweetness and preservation.
• Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon – enhances the natural tartness.
• Fruit Pectin: 1 package (1.75 ounces) – ensures the jam thickens to perfection.

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these simple steps to make your own Amish jam in a slow cooker:

1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash the berries and hull them. If using strawberries, cut them into quarters.
2. Start the Slow Cooker: Place the berries in the slow cooker and gently mash them with a potato masher to release their juices.
3. Add Ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar and lemon juice until combined.
4. Cook on High: Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Add Pectin: After 2 hours, stir in the fruit pectin and continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Check the Consistency: Once the jam thickens, it’s ready to be canned.
7. Sterilize Jars: Transfer the jam to sterilized jars, leaving about 0.5 cm of headspace.