Sweet Basil And Blackberry Jam

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen blackberries, thawed, juice reserved
• 4 cups fresh basil leaves (3 1/2 ounces)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)

Recipe

• 1 place the blackberries and their juice in a medium saucepan and lightly mash with a fork. in a food processor, combine the basil, sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. blend until smooth. stir the mixture into the blackberries and bring to a simmer over medium heat. simmer until the mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. remove the pan from the heat and allow the jam to cool for 1 hour (the jam will continue to thicken as it cools). refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.