Description
A classic homemade raspberry jam made with just raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or gifting in jars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the raspberries in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as they begin to break down and release their juices.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the jam thickens and passes the wrinkle test on a chilled plate.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a little headspace. Seal tightly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating, or process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for long-term storage.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract or a vanilla bean for a warm, sweet note.
- Mix with other berries for a custom flavor.
- Use honey instead of sugar for a more natural version.
- Chia seeds can be added to create a thickened, no-pectin jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg