Description
A quick and delightful recipe for homemade raspberry jam that’s perfect for preserving summer sweetness in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Raspberries
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Pectin
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash those beautiful raspberries gently under cold water, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Mashing the Raspberries: In a mixing bowl, take your fresh raspberries and use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash them slightly.
- Cook the Jam Mixture: Transfer those delightful mashed berries into a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the sugar and lemon juice.
- Add the Pectin and Salt: Once the mixture is bubbling gently, stir in the pectin and a pinch of salt.
- Check the Consistency: Drop a spoonful onto a plate that you’ve chilled in the freezer for a minute.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool for about 10-15 minutes in the saucepan.
Notes
This jam can last up to a month in the fridge. For longer preservation, consider water-bath canning techniques.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 36
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry jam, homemade jam, summer recipe