Homemade Huckleberry Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
75 servings
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Huckleberry Jam
Description
This jam starts with fresh huckleberries combined with sugar and water, brought to a boil to dissolve the sugar and extract juice. Powdered fruit pectin is added with lemon juice to help the jam gel and preserve its natural acidity. The mixture is simmered briefly to thicken and then removed from heat.
The jam can be mashed to adjust texture before being poured into jars, leaving some space at the top for sealing. The result is a thick, sweet-tart preserve with the characteristic flavor of huckleberries. The foaming during cooking is normal and dispersed by stirring.
This homemade jam yields about three pints (or seven half-pints), ideal for gift-giving or long-term storage. It pairs well with breads, pastries, or as an accent in various recipes that benefit from berry preserves.
Ingredients
- 1 quart huckleberry 4 cups
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse hucklberries and add to heavy sauce pan. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- When the mixture starts to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture may foam and that's totally normal. When sugar is completely dissolved, add pectin and lemon juice and simmer another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mash if needed for consistency. Fill jars, leaving about 1/2" of room at the top. Cover and allow to set. For storage suggestions, see above. Makes 3 pints (or about 7 half-pints).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 75servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 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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