Description
Bring the taste of summer to your table with this homemade blackberry lemon jam. With just a few ingredients, you’ll create a bright, sweet, and tangy spread perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting. This easy, small-batch recipe is a timeless kitchen tradition—ready to be passed down.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Optional: 1 packet fruit pectin (for a firmer set)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, mashing berries with a spoon or potato masher.
If using pectin, stir it in and boil for 1 more minute.
Test thickness: place a spoonful on a cold plate and chill briefly. If it gels, it’s ready.
Pour into sterilized jars and let cool. Refrigerate or process in a water bath for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Sugar: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g