How to Make Jam

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    46 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments, Others

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Jam

Ever wanted to make homemade jam? This recipe will show you how to make jam out of any fruit to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or even on desserts!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Fruit chopped (strawberries, apricots, blackberries, etc.) (about 5 cups).
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Place 3 small plates in the freezer to use later for testing the jam.
  2. Combine the fruit, sugar and lemon juice in a non-reactive heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Mash the fruit with a potato masher or large fork to help break it down.
  3. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up to high and cook until thickened, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. To check for doneness, drop a small amount of jam onto a small frozen plate. Let cool for a moment, then run a spoon or finger through the jam. If you can draw a line with clean edges that don't drip, then it is ready. If it runs back together, then cook for a few more minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and transfer the jam into 2 clean 8-ounce mason jars. Cool the mixture, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Tip: Don't skip the plate testing. To make sure your jam has the right consistency, you really don't want to skip this step! 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 Tablespoons Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 Tablespoons
Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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