Blueberry Pie Filling

Ingredients: 6 quart fresh or thawed blueberries 6 cup granulated sugar 2¼ cup Clear Jel® 7 cup cold water ½ cup bottled lemon juice 20 dash blue food coloring (optional) 7 dash red food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Wash and drain blueberries. Place 6 cups at a time in 1 gallon boiling water. Return to boil, and continue boiling for 1 minute. Drain, and keep heated fruit in a covered bowl or pot. Combine sugar and Clear Jel® in a large kettle. Stir. Add water and food coloring. Cook on medium high heat until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add lemon jucie and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Quickly fold in drained berries and fill jars with hot mixture, leaving 1 inch headspace. Adjust lids and process without delay. Yield: 7 quarts