yet another canning question

[jiva]

So I want to make some hawthorn berry and rosehip conserve but I don't have access to fresh...I would be using the dried berries. How would I can this? Is it doable?
I may just freeze it but I would like to can if possible since freezer space is an issue (it's a watch your toes when you open it kinda thing.
Thanks!

[cristeen]

Sure it's doable. Just soak or simmer them first so they soften up. Keep the soaking water and use it for the base of the jam.

I made jam with dried apricots and fresh pineapple a few weeks ago - came out beautifully.

But I highly recommend finding/using Pomona's Universal Pectin on recipes like this when you don't really have a recipe - it's less fiddly. And learn the gel test so you know when it's done.

[jiva]

Thank you! Is Pomona's pectin something I can find at an area store or is it found online?

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by jiva

Thank you! Is Pomona's pectin something I can find at an area store or is it found online?

I find it at Whole Foods, or any number of small independent "crunchy" stores.