Strawberry Raspberry Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) bags frozen raspberries, thawed
6 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
1/4 cup water
5 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 - 1 cup liquid pectin (1 1/2 of those little pouches)

Preparation

You will also need 6 (12 ounces) jelly or jam jars, boiled or washed in HOT soapy water, then rinsed in HOT water Smash the raspberries and strawberries and place them in a large sauce pot with the water.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then add the sugars.
Turn heat to high and bring to a rolling boil, stirring often.
Quickly stir in the pectin and let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and ladle into the jars to about 1/2-inch from the top.
Place the lids on tight and turn the jars upside-down for 15 minutes then turn them right side up.
The jam will last for about 6 months in a cool, dark pantry and about 1 year in the refrigerator.