Description
This homemade blackberry jam recipe combines fresh blackberries with sugar and spices to create a deliciously sweet and slightly spiced preserve. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt, or gifting to loved ones, this jam is cooked on the stovetop until thickened and then cooled for a flavorful, natural treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 cups blackberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place the blackberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice into a medium-sized saucepan. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Simmer: Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir consistently until the sugar dissolves and the fruit releases its juices. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for about 20 minutes, or until it thickens and reaches 220°F. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg for added warm flavors.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully pour the hot jam into a clean, sterilized jar, leaving a small gap at the top. Let the jam cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before storing it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized to preserve the jam and avoid spoilage.
- Use a candy thermometer to check for the correct temperature of 220°F for proper set.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet or more tart jam.
- For smoother jam, mash blackberries before cooking or strain seeds after cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blackberry jam, homemade jam, fruit preserve, stovetop jam, blackberry preserve, easy jam recipe
