Berry Syrup

yields approximately 6 pints

4 lbs berries
2 cups water
sugar
lemon juice

Put the berries in a large pot and add water. Crush berries to
start juices flowing. bring to a simmer, do not boil.

Pour juice through jelly bag or cheesecloth and allow juice to drain.

Measure juice and put it back into the pot. To each cup of juice
add 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Bring the syrup to a simmer and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Pour into hot sterilized jars with 1/2 inch headspace and seal.

Process in BWB 10 minutes. ( BWB = Boiling Water Bath )

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