5 from 15 votes
Raspberry Jam
This Raspberry Jam recipe uses fresh or frozen raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice cooked to a perfect spreadable consistency. The simmering process thickens the fruit mixture, and the drippy spoon test helps confirm the jam's readiness. Adjusting the sugar allows control over sweetness. The jam provides a classic balance of tartness and sweetness with natural raspberry flavor concentrated for toast, desserts, or other uses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
24
ounces
Calories:
93 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups raspberry fresh or frozen
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Turn the stove to medium high heat. In a medium saucepan, add the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice. Place the pan on the stove.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow the fruit mixture to come to a full boil.
- Reduce the heat slightly to allow the jam to simmer. Continue stirring frequently as the jam thickens until it thickens to your desired consistency. You can also use the drippy spoon technique described in the notes. This should take about 12-15 minutes from the beginning of boiling.
- Remove from the heat and allow to fully cool to room temperature before storing or using for a recipe. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount to suit taste, particularly if using very ripe berries.
- Use the drippy spoon technique to test jam thickness: look for a thicker sheet drip to indicate readiness.
- This recipe yields about 24 ounces, filling three 8-ounce jars.
- For no-sugar-added versions, sweeten with sugar substitutes after the fruit begins boiling.
- Allow the jam to cool completely before transferring to jars for storage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.