In a stainless or enamel pot add all ingredients except berries.
Bring to a full, rolling boil.
Remove from heat and remove bay and mace.
Place berries in clean hot jars, pour over vinegar mixture leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
Ingredients:
3 1/2-4 cups blackberries, washed and picked over
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 bay leaves
1 whole mace ( one blade)
Steps/Methods:
In a stainless or enamel pot add all ingredients except berries.
Bring to a full, rolling boil.
Remove from heat and remove bay and mace.
Place berries in clean hot jars, pour over vinegar mixture leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
