Description
A cherished recipe for vibrant, sweet raspberry jam with a hint of lemon, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or bottled)
- 1 package pectin
Instructions
- Start by washing your raspberries gently to avoid bruising.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. Stir well to coat the berries evenly.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue to cook for around 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool slightly before pouring it into sterilized jars.
- Seal the jars tightly and let them cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
For best results, stir in a pinch of salt at the end to enhance flavors. Always use enough pectin for a thick jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Spreads
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry jam, holiday recipe, Christmas spreads, homemade jam, fruit preserves