Jam making from frozen berries?

[lulubell]

Hiya everyone
I have been saving my blackberries in the freezer as ive been picking them I have just been given some apples from my hubbys uncles garden now so I am ready to make some Jam, the recipe calls for 2lb of blackberries so as mine are frozen would this still be the same weight, more or less
The recipe I have got calls for the blackberries and apples to be covered with just enough water to cover and simmer until soft, so would I still need to add the water or not so much
Sorry for all the questions if you hadn't guessed its my first time making jam

[veggiechicken]

You could let the blackberries defrost, strain off the liquid and use that to cover the fruit. I find frozen fruit has more ice liquid than just juice - BUT I'm not an expert jam maker
I'm sure an expert will be along soon

[binley100]

If my fruit has been frozen I don't defrost it first . I'd probably start the apples off and then bung in the blackberries . Be a bit on the stingy side with the water as well ........

[veggiechicken]

See, I said an expert would be along soon
Oh, Hi Bins..........

[lulubell]

Thanks VC and Binley
Binley should I just weigh out 2lb or add a bit extra due to them being frozen xx

[rustylady]

I think with a smallish quantity like 2lb it won't make much difference either way Lulubelle. Little tip for the future - weigh your fruit before freezing and pack in tubs marked with the fresh weight

[Two_Sheds]

weigh your fruit before freezing and pack in tubs marked with the fresh weight

It took me a while to figure that out for myself ~ now it's second nature to weigh and write on everything before it goes in the freezer. Saves a lot of frustration and guesswork

[lulubell]

Thanks very much both will do that in the future. xx