Homemade Triple Berry Jam

My mom always made and canned her own homemade jam.  I recently started making my own after realizing how much better it actually tastes.  Plus it is so easy.  This recipe is for a triple berry jam consisting of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries.  It will make approximately 17 small jars.

Ingredients

10 lbs of the mixed fruit
10 lbs of sugar (32 cups)
5 packages of pectin

First you want to wash and boil your jars and lids.

Then put the fruit in a stock pot and turn on high.  Mash the fruit as it cooks.  It should be almost liquid with some fruit chunks.  Once the fruit is cooked down add the 5 packages of pectin.  Turn until mixed well and then add the 10 lbs of sugar.  Stir until sugar dissolves and let the mixture come to a boil.  If any foam forms on the top skim it off.  Let boil for several minutes and then turn heat off.

Dry off all your jars.  To get a good seal make sure the lids and the ring around the top of the jar are dry.  I use a large spouted funnel to fill my jars.  Fill your jars one at a time.  Make sure your lids are good and tight.  I boil my jars for about 5 minutes a piece to get a good seal.  Make sure the water is about an inch over your jar.  After 5 minutes of boiling turn the jars upside down on the counter and let them cool overnight.