Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this classic Raspberry Jam, capturing homemade perfection with garden-fresh berries and simple ingredients. Smooth, spreadable magic awaits you when preserving summer’s most delightful fruit in a jar of pure, nostalgic goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups raspberries (mashed)
Sweeteners:
- 4 cups white sugar
Acidic Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse glass containers in hot, soapy water, then sanitize by boiling or using a dishwasher’s high-temperature cycle.
- Place fresh raspberries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, crushing them gently to release natural pectin and juices.
- Heat raspberries over medium-high temperature, bringing to a rolling boil for approximately 4 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Incorporate granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring until sugar completely dissolves and mixture becomes smooth.
- Check jam’s consistency using the wrinkle test: place a small amount on a chilled ceramic plate and push with fingertip – if surface wrinkles, jam is ready.
- Continue cooking at a vigorous boil for 40-45 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution.
- Remove from heat and carefully ladle piping hot jam into sterilized glass jars, maintaining a quarter-inch gap from the rim.
- Secure jar lids tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes to create a proper seal.
- Transfer processed jars to a stable, draft-free surface and allow to cool completely overnight, ensuring proper setting and preservation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, vibrant raspberries for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control during jam-making process.
- Add a small amount of butter to reduce foam formation during boiling.
- Experiment with adding fresh herbs like basil or mint for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 54 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 98 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 99 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg