Berry Jam Recipe

Grandma's secret recipe for the most exquisite, perfectly set berry jam! This easy-to-follow recipe yields a vibrant, flavorful jam bursting with fresh berry goodness. Perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or using in your favorite desserts.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 485.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Berry Jam

  • 4 cups mixed berries
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • Lemon, Juice Of

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How to Make Berry Jam

  1. Combine 4 cups of mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.) in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Heat the berries over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and begin to soften (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups of granulated sugar, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar completely.
  5. Continue to boil the jam, stirring frequently, for 10-12 minutes, or until the setting point is reached (a small amount of jam placed on a chilled plate wrinkles slightly when pushed with a finger).
  6. Remove the jam from the heat and let it stand for 2 minutes.
  7. Skim off any foam that has formed on the surface.
  8. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, and seal with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing (optional, but recommended for long-term storage).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

499g

Fat

0g

Carbs

41g

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