Description
Capture the essence of peak summer with this vibrant, easy-to-make blackberry jam. Using only four pure ingredients, this recipe focuses on the natural tartness of fresh berries balanced with bright lemon juice. By simmering to perfection without commercial thickeners, you achieve an authentic, homemade texture that is perfect for spreading on morning toast or incorporating into your favorite pastries all year round.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash the blackberries thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry.
Combine the berries and sugar in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Mash the berries slightly with a potato masher until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest once the mixture starts to bubble.
Simmer the liquid while stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Test for thickness by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; it is ready when the jam wrinkles.
Remove the pot from heat and transfer the hot mixture into sterilized jars.
Notes
Ensure all jars used for canning are properly sterilized before filling. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, or use proper water-bath canning techniques for long-term shelf storage.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Classic American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
