Description
Indulge in the pure, sweet-tart flavor of homemade Blackberry Jam without Pectin. This easy recipe allows you to make delicious jam using just fresh blackberries and sugar, perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or drizzling over desserts. With no pectin required, you’ll enjoy a natural jam that highlights the true essence of this delightful berry. Whether you’re looking to brighten your breakfast or create a thoughtful gift, this blackberry jam is an excellent addition to any kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Heat on medium-low, simmering until the mixture reaches gel stage (20-30 minutes), stirring regularly.
- Perform a plate test: place a spoonful of jam on a cold plate; if it holds shape after cooling for a minute, it's ready.
- Pour into sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Refrigerate or process in a water bath for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (20g)
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg