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Homemade Blackberry Jam

Delicious Homemade Blackberry Jam to Savor Year-Round

Enjoy homemade blackberry jam with a low-sugar twist, perfect for spreading on toast or yogurt, preserving the essence of summer all year round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 half-pints
Course: Collection
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups fresh blackberries Ripe and crushed
  • 1/2 cup water Can substitute with white grape juice or apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 package low or no-sugar needed pectin Use low-sugar variety
  • 3 cups granulated sugar Avoid liquid sweeteners
  • 4 half-pint mason jars For storing the jam

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Half-pint mason jars
  • Food mill or potato masher
  • Boiling water bath pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sanitize the jars by submerging them in boiling water for 10 minutes, then let them air dry.
  2. Rinse blackberries under cold water and crush them using a food mill or potato masher.
  3. In a large stockpot, mix crushed blackberries, water, and lemon juice. Stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Gradually stir in sugar until dissolved and maintain the boil for another minute.
  5. Ladle hot jam into pre-warmed jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace, then wipe the rims.
  6. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  7. Cool the jars completely and check seals by pressing the center of the lids.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Use only ripe blackberries for the best flavor. Stick to precise measurements for the pectin and sugar for optimal results.

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