Description
Looking to savor the sweetness of summer all year round? Try this delightful Old Fashioned Blackberry Jam—perfect on toast, pancakes, or as a filling in your favorite desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 cups fresh blackberries
- 4–6 cups sugar
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids by washing them in very hot water or running them through the dishwasher. Boil lids in a saucepan to keep them clean.
- Rinse the blackberries in a colander and mash them until there are no big seeds left.
- Measure out an equal amount of sugar to match the mashed berries.
- In a large saucepan, cook the mashed berries over high heat, stirring constantly until they boil. Let boil for 3 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the sugar and return the mixture to a boil. Keep it boiling for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk for 3 minutes to help thicken the jam by activating the natural pectin.
- Carefully pour the jam into sterilized jars, filling them to the narrow part of each jar.
- Seal each jar with a hot lid and tightly screw on the ring. You’ll have about 8 jars of jam!
Notes
This jam stores well for months in a cool, dark place. For longer shelf life, consider using a water bath canning method after sealing the jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blackberry jam, homemade jam, old fashioned, summer preserves, fruit spread