Easy Blackberry Freezer Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
80 1 tablespoon servings
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Calories
40 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Blackberry Freezer Jam
Description
This recipe uses about 2 cups of prepared blackberries, crushed to release their juices and partly strained to reduce seeds. The fruit is combined with sugar and heated in the microwave to dissolve crystals. Lemon juice and liquid pectin are mixed in to help the jam set without long cooking. The texture remains fresh with a balanced sweetness and natural tartness from the blackberries.
The jam can be spooned into sterilized jars and stored in the freezer, making it an easy way to preserve fresh berries without extensive cooking or canning. Its spreadable consistency suits toast, biscuits, or desserts. This approach ensures much of the fresh berry flavor is retained and the process is fast.
Careful measurement of fruit and sugar is important to achieve the desired consistency. The instructions emphasize stirring during microwaving to prevent burning and checking for dissolved sugar. The combination of lemon juice and commercial pectin enables the gel formation even at low cooking temperatures.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fruit purchase about 2-2¼ pints fully ripe blackberries, prepared
- 4 cups sugar
- 3 ounces liquid pectin there are two pouches in a box, you just need one, brand Certo, one pouch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Wash jars with hot water or run through the dishwasher and dry. Set aside. Measure the sugar into a medium-size bowl by scooping it up and leveling the top with a flat-sided knife. Set aside.
- Crush blackberries with a potato masher until no large pieces remain. If you prefer fewer seeds in your jam, press half of the crushed mixture through a fine sieve, pressing with the back of a large spoon until most of the juice has been extracted. Combine the juice with the crushed fruit.
- Measure EXACTLY 2 cups of prepared fruit into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the sugar and stir well to combine.
- Place the blackberry mixture in the microwave on high power for 3 minutes, stirring well halfway through and at the end. Take a small taste of the jam after stirring. If there are still sugar crystals give it another 2-3 minute stint in the microwave.
- Combine the pectin and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir well to combine. Add the pectin mixture to the jam. Set a timer and stir for 3 minutes, continuously.
- Fill prepared containers to within ½ inch of the tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with lids. Let the jam stand at room temperature for 24 hours to complete the set. Jam is now ready to use.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze it for up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
- Use 2 cups of prepared ripe blackberries, crushed and partly strained to reduce seeds if desired.
- Ensure measuring sugar by leveling it off for consistent sweetness and proper jam setting.
- Microwave in intervals to dissolve sugar completely, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- The jam is meant for freezer storage and does not require canning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 801 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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