BERRY JAM
Jam made from peak-season berries is a far cry from anything you can buy at the grocery store. As the berries cook, the water in them evaporates, their sugars thicken and their flavors concentrate. What's left is the fruit's essence, which is why it's worth seeking out the best berries you can. This recipe works for several berry varieties, but note that some types are naturally more acidic than others, so adjust the fresh lemon or lime juice accordingly.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories jams, jellies and preserves
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 cups (4 to 6 8-ounce jars)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss berries and sugar together in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Let sit for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight, periodically tossing to coat and to dissolve the sugar. (This will help coax the juices out of the fruit.)
- Place a small plate in the refrigerator to chill. (You'll use this later.)
- Bring the fruit to a strong simmer over medium heat until the berries burst and the juices start to boil, about 15 minutes. If using a vanilla bean as an add-in, put it in the pot at this point.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the jam, at first stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or spatula, then more frequently as the juices thicken. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fruit has begun to break down, 40 to 50 minutes. How much it breaks down will depend on its type and ripeness: For example, strawberries are likely to retain more of their shape, while raspberries will break down almost entirely.
- As the jam cooks, the liquid will reduce, the sugars thicken and the natural pectins activate. You'll notice the liquid go from a rapid, rolling boil with smaller bubbles to a slow, thick, tarlike boil with larger bubbles: This is the stage at which it's most important to stir constantly along the bottom of the pot to prevent scorching and sticking. (Sugar is heavier than water and will concentrate there, increasing the chance that the fruit will burn.) It's also the stage at which splattering may occur, so take care in stirring.
- Once the jam reaches a slow, thick boil, add lemon juice and continue to cook, stirring constantly until the jam returns to its earlier consistency, about another 5 minutes. To test the consistency, spoon a bit of jam onto the chilled plate, return it to the refrigerator and chill for 2 minutes. Drag your finger through it: It should hold its shape on either side without appearing watery or runny. If it's not there yet, cook a few minutes more. (Note: Some fruit, like strawberries, contain more water and less natural pectin than say, a raspberry. This means the jam will never be quite as thick or gelled, but it will still be delicious).
- Remove from heat, and incorporate any of the add-ins listed (see notes). Pick out vanilla bean if you added it earlier. Divide jam between several 8-ounce canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space, and seal immediately. Can the jams (see our How to Make Jam guide for more instruction), or store in the refrigerator, using them within a couple of weeks.
LINGONBERRY JAM
A sweet but still tart jam with Swedish lingonberries. This goes really well with classic Swedish meatballs or fried herring (Swedish style).
Provided by LOTTAAN
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place lingonberries in a large pot with the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, and skim off any foam from the surface. Stir in sugar, bring to a rapid boil, and continue boiling for a few more minutes.
- Ladle jam into sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Cover with lids, and screw on rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to seal. Refrigerate jam once the jar has been opened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 8 g
MIXED BERRY FREEZER JAM
Hard to believe this Mixed Berry Freezer Jam is a Healthy Living recipe. But it is, thanks to no- or less-sugar-needed fruit pectin.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) containers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure 2 cups mashed strawberries and 1 cup each mashed raspberries and blueberries into large bowl; mix well.
- Bring sugar, pectin and water to a boil in large saucepan, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Add fruit mixture; stir 1 minute or until thoroughly mixed.
- Fill clean plastic containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops; cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours until set. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
MIXED-BERRY JAM
Provided by Molly Wizenberg
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Breakfast Brunch Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Blackberry Raspberry Summer Edible Gift Boil Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes three to four 1/2-pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine fruit, sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Put 2 saucers in freezer.
- In bottom of heavy large stockpot at least 3 inches deeper than height of jars, place metal rack or extra screw bands from canning jars to protect jars from direct heat. Fill pot with water, cover, and bring water to boil. Reduce heat to low. Wash jars, lids, and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse well. Set screw bands on clean towel to dry. Place lids in small saucepan; cover with cold water and bring to simmer; turn off heat. Fill jars with very hot water.
- Transfer fruit mixture to large saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Mash to thick puree with potato masher. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently until mixture begins to thicken, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat to test jam for gelling point. Drop 1 teaspoonful jam on chilled saucer and return to freezer 1 minute. Remove saucer and push edge of jam with fingertip. If jam has properly gelled, surface will gently wrinkle. If not, return saucepan to heat and cook jam a few minutes longer; repeat test.
- Drain hot water from jars and shake out excess water. Place jars on cutting board. Ladle hot jam into each jar, leaving 3/4-inch space at top. Slide flat plastic spatula between jam and jar to eliminate air bubbles. Clean rim of each jar with damp cloth. Using tongs, lift hot lids from saucepan, 1 at a time, shake dry, and place atop jars. Seal each with screw band, twisting to close but not too tightly. Return filled jars to pot of hot water.
- Add water to pot, if necessary, to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Cover pot and bring to boil; reduce heat and boil gently 10 minutes. Turn off heat. Wait 5 minutes; use tongs to remove jars without tilting. Place upright on towel; cool completely at room temperature. Jam will thicken as it cools.
- Check lids for seal by pressing each lightly. Lids of sealed jars will be concave and show no movement when pressed.
APRICOT LAVENDER JAM
My trick to infuse the lavender aroma into the jam is to process a portion of the sugar with the lavender.
Provided by nch
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 128
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and lavender blossoms in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until the lavender blossoms are finely chopped and the sugar is fragrant.
- Measure apricots; you should have 5 cups prepared fruit. Chop finely and place into a plastic or glass bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Add lavender sugar and lemon; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the remaining sugar and pectin together in a bowl; add to apricots. Transfer fruit mixture to a large saucepan and mix well. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Add the remaining sugar and stir well, scraping over the bottom of the pan, to fully dissolve the sugar. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Ladle apricot jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
BERRY LAVENDER JAM
I used a mix of frozen blackberries blueberries and raspberries. You can use one or all three. Top your favorite sliced toast, scones, glaze a pork roast at the very end with this jam or place a teaspoon in a cup of tea hot or iced. Make a flavored mojito.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Raspberries
Time 1h20m
Yield 7 half pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and keep them hot.
- Steep the lavender in the hot water and lemon juice for 20 minutes.
- Strain and place into a heavy bottom pot cooking to reduce by 1/2.
- Thaw and drain berries.
- Crush berries and add to lavender tea.
- Stir in pectic.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Return mixture to a rolling boil.
- Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim foam if necessary.
- Preserve It:.
- Ladle hot jam into hot "Ball" 8-oz jelly jar to 1/4 inch below rim.
- Wipe jar rim clean.
- Place lid on jar and tighten band, just until a point of resistance is met.
- Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
- shut off flame and let sit 5 minutes. Remove to a draft free spot without tilting jars.
- Cool for 12 to 24 hours.
- Remove bands.
- Lids should be concave in middle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 18.1, Carbohydrate 178.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 171.4, Protein 0.1
MIXED BERRY FREEZER JAM
Homemade jam has never been simpler! Mash your favorite in-season berries until almost smooth, then stir in sugar, pectin and a touch of lemon juice--no cooking involved. Store in your freezer and enjoy deliciously sweet jam all year long.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 45m
Yield about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir together the sugar, pectin and salt in a small bowl until combined. Mash the berries in a separate large bowl with a fork or potato masher until evenly and finely crushed; stir in the lemon juice.
- Add the sugar mixture to the berry mixture and stir until well combined and the sugar has fully dissolved, about 2 minutes (this will also help the pectin bloom). Ladle into a glass mason jar or other freezer-safe container and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to set. Cover and store in the freezer for up to 1 year.
RASPBERRY LAVENDER JAM
I first made this in New Zealand - we lived near a berry farm (where you picked your own) that also sold dried herbs and country crafts, so was able to get all of the ingredients in one go. It's basically the Edmonds recipe for raspberry jam with lavender added. We also went to Hampton Court Palace here when they had the kitchens fired up - apparently Queen Elizabeth I loved lavender and insisted on having lavender conserve available all year round.
Provided by LilKiwiChicken
Categories Raspberries
Time 35m
Yield 750 g - approx
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- The night before you make this jam put the raspberries into a non-reactive bowl and shred the lavender over the top. Stir to combine and leave covered in the fridge.
- The next day, put the berries and lavender into a pan and cook on a low heat.
- When the juice starts to run from the berries, bring the pan to the boil.
- Once boiling, add the sugar and stir briskly until the sugar has dissolved.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, boil the mixture for about 5 minutes, then pour into sterilised jars.
- Store in a cool dark place - due to the lavender it needs to sit so wait for about 1-2 weeks before consuming.
WILD BERRY FREEZER JAM
One year, I decided I wanted to make a wild berry jam but couldn't find a recipe, so I invented my own. - Barbara Hohmann, Petawawa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse six 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. In a large bowl, thoroughly crush all of the berries. Stir in sugar; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine pectin and lemon juice; add to fruit, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.(A few sugar crystals may remain.) , Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BERRY-BASIL LIMEADE JAM
My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to make jam, inspired by a mojito recipe. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 8-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse nine 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., In a small bowl, thoroughly crush strawberries, 1 cup at a time, to measure exactly 5 cups; transfer to a 6-qt. stockpot. Stir in pectin, lime juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil and lime zest., Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
SASKATOON BERRY JAM
Make and share this Saskatoon Berry Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 7 8 oz jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare canner, jars, lids.
- In a large stainless steel saucepan combine the crushed saskatoons and lemon juice.
- Whisk in pectin until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar all at once, return to a full, rolling boil while stirring constantly.
- Boil hard for 1 minute.
- Immediately stir in Grand Marnier.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim off foam if needed.
- Ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
- Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, adjust caps and screw rings to finger tip tight.
- Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
- Remove canner lid and let stand 5 additional minutes.
- Remove jars, cool and store.
BLUEBERRY LAVENDER JAM
You might just have to add this to your list of "must haves" breadfast table condiments! Use your own homegrown lavender or buy dried lavender from the health food store. Adapted from Country Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Make a lavender sachet:.
- Cut a piece of cheesecloth into a 6" square, place lavender in the center, and tie into a boundle with kitchen twine.
- Cook the jam:.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring lavender sachet, grape juice concentrate, and blueberries to a boil.
- Stir constantly to prevent burning, until the berry mixture jells, about 20 minutes. (To test whether mixture has jelled, place a teaspoonful on a plate and let cool to room temperature. Lightly touch the berry mixture with your finger to see if it has consistency of jelly. If not, continue to cook for 10 more minutes and check again by using the same method).
- Cover and steep for 2 hours.
- Store the jam:.
- Remove the lavender sachet and discard. Divide the jam between 2 pint jars. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 45.4, Protein 1.3
THREE-BERRY FREEZER JAM
Give in to temptation and buy fresh berries in bulk. You'll be glad you did when you transform those ripe little gems into a sweet spread that can also get you out of a gift-giving jam. -Shannon Becker, Burton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, process the berries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small saucepan, combine fruit pectin and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture; stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, 4-5 minutes., Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
STRAWBERRY-LAVENDER JAM
Strawberries and lavender are a wonderful combination. Not only that the jam is tasting great, it has also a great flavor, which fills the air, when you open the glass. Can there be something better than breakfast with such a jam? In this method I use Dr. Oetker's "Gelling Sugar", which already contains pectin. The "Super Gelling Sugar 3:1" reduces the amount of needed sugar to 1/3 of the fruit weight. This makes the jam not so sweet and very fruity and fresh. This jam is best when made with fresh lavender inflorescences while still flowering. I have enough lavender in the garden.
Provided by Thorsten
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 glasses (á 400 ml)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- For this recipe you need 1.5 kg cleaned and hulled strawberries.
- Cut the strawberries into pieces and put into a suited pot.
- Add sugar and lime juice. Mix and let stand for 2 hours.
- Bind the lavender sprigs with the inflorescences together. Add to the strawberries.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat stirring all the time.
- Let cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Then remove from heat and remove the lavender.
- Add 4 tablespoons of orange juice. If you like you can mash now the strawberries as you would like them in your jam.
- Fill into twist off preserving jars and close jars. Let stand for 1 minute and then turn up side down. Let stand for 10 minutes and turn over again. Let cool completely.
- NOTE on lavender: I use lavender inflorescences while flowering. I cut the leaving about 15cm of the sprig at the inflorescence. If you can't get fresh lavender you can sub it by about 8 teaspoons of dried lavender flowers (but that is a guess).
- NOTE on "Dr. Oetker's Super Gelling Sugar 3:1". Dr. Oetker is a well known brand in Germany. There are several gelling sugars available. The "3:1" super gelling sugar already contains pectin and you only need 1/3 of sugar. If you can't get it, you could also use Dr. Oetker's 2:1 super gelling sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.6
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