Homemade Mixed Berry Jam Recipe
Homemade mixed berry jam naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey is one of the best ways to enjoy sweet summer berries all year long.
Equipment
- A saucepan
- Immersion blender, or potato masher, or a fork
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Mixed berries of your choice (I use strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
- 2 TBSP Maple syrup or honey
- ½ Lemon juice
Instructions
- If using fresh berries, rinse them. If used strawberries, trim off the greens. If using frozen berries, skip this step.
- In a saucepan on medium heat, add the berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, using your spoon to help the fruit break down.
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher or a fork to puree the berries, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer the jam to a glass container and close the lid. Place in the refrigerator to cool
Notes
This mixed jam berry might not be thick like the store-bought jams. However, it will thicken more when cooled in the refrigerator. Or you can add a couple of tablespoons of chia seed to thicken it up and add additional fiber.
The store-bought jam is thicker because a high amount of artificial pectin is used to thicken them up.