Traditional Saskatoon Berry Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
43 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
891 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Traditional Saskatoon Berry Jam
Description
Traditional Saskatoon Berry Jam brings together fresh Saskatoon berries, sugar, water, and lemon juice with the grated peel of half a lemon to create a fruit preserve with layered flavor. The berries are gently crushed, leaving some pieces semi-intact to add chewiness rather than pure pulp. Cooking the berries with sugar until the mixture thickens yields a jam with a balanced sweetness and bright acidity from the lemon.
The cooking method involves boiling the fruit mixture twice, ensuring the sugar dissolves evenly and the mixture reaches a jam-like consistency. The final product is a slightly textured jam that captures the distinctive floral and sweet-tart flavor of Saskatoon berries. Proper sterilization and sealing in jars protect the jam for longer storage.
This jam can be used as a topping for bread, pancakes, or desserts, offering a seasonal twist on standard berry preserves. Its homemade quality and texture make it a classic choice for preserving the taste of these berries through the year.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Saskatoon berries 1 L
- 3 cups sugar 750 mL
- 1/4 cup water 50 mL
- lemon juice and grated peel of half
Instructions
- Crush the saskatoons in a Dutch oven or a large heavy sauce pan. I like to leave some closer to whole than completely crushed to give the jam a little bit of chewy texture. Heat the berries on a medium heat until the juice starts to seep from them.
- Add in the sugar and the water and bring to a boil making sure to stir constantly. Once you have brought it to a boil, add in the lemon juice and the lemon peel. Bring to a boil again and cook, stirring frequently until thick, about 15 minutes.
- Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch (6 mm) headspace. Wipe jar rims thoroughly. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Makes about 3 cups (750 mL).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 891 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 891kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 230g | 77% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 219g | 438% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 28.7mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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