Preserving fruit is a fun activity that only takes some leg work. When you preserve fruit, you also preserve all of the fresh flavors that come with it.
Cook the fruit: Once you’ve prepped the fruit, it’s time to start cooking. Bring the lemon juice and fruit to a simmer over medium heat. Then, slightly mash the fruit, leaving it as chunky as you desire.
Add pectin: Next, sprinkle a bit of pectin over your fruit and stir it in. Increase the heat on the stove to medium/high and constantly stir until the mixture begins to boil.
Add sugar: Add sugar to the fruit and continue stirring until the mixture reaches a roaring boil. Continue to stir for about one minute to activate the pectin.