Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam)
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5
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Servings
80 1 tablespoon servings
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Calories
40 kcal
Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam)
Description
Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam) combines crushed raspberries and blueberries as the fruit base, balanced with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and fruit pectin to create a classic set jam. The fruit is carefully crushed to release juices and then mixed thoroughly with sugar, which is warmed gently to dissolve fully and allowed to rest for a couple of hours to meld flavors and textures. After this, the mixture is combined with pectin to promote proper gelling during cooling. The jam is typically stored in clean jars suitable for preservation.
The jam balances the tartness of raspberry with the sweetness of blueberry, producing a nicely textured spread with visible berry pieces. It requires minimal cooking, relying on the pectin to set rather than lengthy boiling.
This jam works well as a spread for toast, biscuits, or in desserts where a fruity, semi-set consistency is preferred. The preparation requires careful measurement and timing to ensure sugar dissolves fully before setting.
Following jar sterilization is important to maintain freshness and extend shelf life. The recipe yields approximately 5 cups of jam, suitable for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raspberry 1 12-ounce bag of frozen raspberries or about 2 cups of fresh raspberries, crushed
- ½ cup Blueberry about 1 cups of fresh berries, crushed
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 fruit pectin CERTO brand, liquid, pouch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 Blueberry heaping cup, fresh
Instructions
- Wash glass jars or plastic containers and lids with hot soapy water. Rinse well then dry thoroughly. (I like to run mine through the dishwasher.)
- Crush the raspberries thoroughly (I use a potato masher for this). Measure exactly 1 ½ cups of the crushed berries into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Crush the blueberries with a fork or potato masher. Measure exactly ½ cup into the bowl with the raspberries.
- Stir in sugar until thoroughly combined. Scrape sides of the bowl to incorporate sugar crystals along the edges.
- Place the bowl in the microwave on high power for 3 minutes. (Mixture will not cook but will become warm enough for sugar to dissolve). Remove from microwave and stir well for another minute.
- Allow the fruit/sugar mixture to sit for 2 hours, giving it a good stir about every 30 minutes. Take a taste to make sure the sugar is dissolved. If it still has a bit of a grainy texture, stir for another minute or two until sugar is well-dissolved. When the sugar is well-dissolved the mixture will actually deepen in color and lose it's "cloudiness". That's when you're ready for the next step.
- Mix pectin and lemon juice. Add to fruit/sugar mixture; stir for 3 minutes. (Don’t cheat. Set a timer!)
- Add one rounded cupful of fresh blueberries
- Fill containers to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
- The jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
- Be sure to fully crush the berries to release natural juices before measuring for accurate ratios.
- Allow the sugar and fruit mixture to rest and stir every 30 minutes to ensure sugar dissolves evenly and improves jam texture.
- Sterilize jars and lids thoroughly to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
- The recipe makes about 5 cups of jam, suitable for multiple uses or gifts.
- Lemon juice adds necessary acidity to help the pectin set properly.
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% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 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.
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