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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 46 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fruit chopped (strawberries, apricots, blackberries, etc.) (about 5 cups).
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place 3 small plates in the freezer to use later for testing the jam.
- 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.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up to high and cook until thickened, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.