from foodie friend Cyndi

• 4 cups of berries
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine berries and sugar. Let stand until berries start to render their juices.
2. Bring the saucepan of berries to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. The mixture will bubble up, rising high up the sides of the saucepan. Skim off any foam.
3. When the jam has boiled down (you will see smaller, thicker bubbles), test the consistency by dipping a spoon into the mixture and letting it cool. When jam has cooked to consistency you want, stir in lemon juice.
4. Turn off the heat, and ladle or spoon jam into prepared canning jars, leaving a bit of space before putting the lid on.