6 Minute Raspberry Jam With Variations Recipe

Say goodbye to long cooking times and hello to delicious homemade jam! This recipe shows you how to make incredibly flavorful raspberry jam in just 6 minutes in your microwave. No pectin, fancy equipment, or hours of simmering required! Packed with juicy raspberry chunks, this quick jam is perfect for busy weeknights. We also provide easy variations for blueberry, peach, strawberry, blackberry, and even citrus marmalade. Get ready to impress with this simple yet stunning recipe – perfect for topping toast, biscuits, or ice cream!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 36 mins
Calories 458.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 6 Minute Raspberry Jam With Variations

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 medium or 3 small ripe peaches
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 3/4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 medium lime

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How to Make 6 Minute Raspberry Jam With Variations

  1. Combine 2 cups fresh raspberries and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a 6-cup microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave uncovered on high for 6 minutes.
  3. Let the mixture cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Stir to ensure even consistency.
  4. Transfer the jam to a clean, covered jar and refrigerate. It will keep for several weeks.
  5. **Blueberry Jam:**
  6. Puree 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries.
  7. Mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  8. Proceed with steps 2-4.
  9. **Peach Jam:**
  10. Pit and coarsely puree 2 medium or 3 small ripe peaches.
  11. Mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  12. Proceed with steps 2-4.
  13. **Strawberry Jam:**
  14. Hull and coarsely puree 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries.
  15. Mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  16. Proceed with steps 2-4.
  17. **Blackberry Jam:**
  18. Puree 1 3/4 cups fresh blackberries.
  19. Mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  20. Proceed with steps 2-4.
  21. **Citrus Marmalade:**
  22. Quarter, seed, and coarsely puree 1 medium lemon and 1 medium lime.
  23. Mix with 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  24. Proceed with steps 2-4.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

356g

Fat

0g

Carbs

37g

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