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.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | about 1 1/2 cups |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant pectin (see Cook’s Note)
- Pinch fine salt
- 2 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and stemmed strawberries
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 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.
Reviews
I’m guessing this is stored in the fridge if not saving for “up to a year”? How long will it keep if stored in the fridge?