The first thing you will need to do is to pick some wild berries so go out into your nearest forest, field or bush during berry season and pick until your knees hurt.



I picked lingon berries(a.k.a marsh cranberries) for my jam but as I write this bilberries are also out right now. This summer currents, gooseberries and raspberries have also been in abundance...this winter will be jammy for sure.



What you'll need to make jam:

Berries

Sugar

Lemon juice (optional)

A jar

Tongs

Parafin wax



*Just so you know, the USDA no longer recommends using wax seals for sweet jams or jellies...but I think that's malarkey.

"Because of possible mold contamination, paraffin or wax seals are no longer recommended for any sweet spread, including jellies." - From the "Complete Guide to Home Canning," Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539, USDA (Revised 2009).



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