Description
Indulge in the sweet-tart delight of homemade blackberry jam without pectin. This simple recipe features just three key ingredients: fresh blackberries, sugar, and optional lemon juice. With only 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking, you can create a luscious spread perfect for toast, desserts, or even savory dishes. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy the pleasure of controlling what goes into your food—no additives or preservatives here! Whether you’re spreading it on warm bread or using it as a glaze for grilled chicken, this versatile jam brings a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 to 2 cups sugar (to taste)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice (if using). Ensure there’s enough headspace.
- Set the heat to medium-low and simmer while stirring gently for about 20-30 minutes until it reaches gel stage.
- Test for gel stage by placing a spoonful on a freezer-safe plate; if it gels after cooling for one minute, it's ready.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (20g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe blackberries for optimal flavor. Adjust sugar based on your taste preference; more sugar helps with gelling. Always leave headspace when filling jars to prevent overflow during processing.