Huckleberry Jam with Grand Mariner

This a very old recipe gleaned from Uncle George. We had a deal...he would pick the huckleberries and I would make the jam. 

Back in the day it was acceptable to simply hot pack your jars and let them seal on their own. Today water bath is recommended so whatever way you process is up to you. 

Combine in a lg saucepan

5 1/2 cups huckleberries (or blueberries)

1/2 c water & 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Stir in 7 c sugar

Let stand 10 min

Over high heat, bring to a full rolling boil & boil hard for 1 minute stirring constantly 

Remove from heat

Immediately stir in 2 pouches Certo liquid fruit pectin & 1/4 c. Grand Marnier Liquer

Stir and skim 5 min to prevent floating fruit

Pour quickly into warm sterilized jars.

Makes 5 1/2 pints