Raspberry Jam
This simple, yet delightful raspberry jam recipe requires just 4 ingredients: raspberries, sugar, lemons, and honey! The honey is used as a substitute for part of the sugar, while lemon zest and juice provide a perfectly balance out the sweetness. Enjoy it spread on toast, stir it into yogurt, or use it as a topping for oatmeal!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 664kcal
Equipment
- wooden spatula
- masher
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds raspberries washed and dried
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 2 small lemons
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 2 small lemons
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, stir together all of your ingredients: 1 ½ pounds raspberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Turn the heat to medium and stir. Gently boil for 15-25 minutes, scraping the bottom + sides of the pan often. It will be really liquidy at first, then cook down and thicken.
- To test if the jam is done, drag your wooden spatula across the bottom of the pan. If it leaves a clear trail and the jam takes 2-3 seconds to fill in the gap, it's finished! It will continue to thicken while it cools.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Want to omit the honey? Replace it with ⅓ cup sugar instead.
- Don't want a lot of raspberry seeds? You can pass about half of the raspberries through a strainer before cooking the jam on the stove.
- Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries! The more ripe, the more flavorful the jam.
- Cook the jam in a large, wide pan. I actually like using my sauté pan because it’s super wide and shallow, which helps it cook more evenly compared to a deep pot.
- Storage: Homemade raspberry jam can last up to 2 months in the fridge. You can also store it in the freezer and let the jam thaw overnight before using. For long-term storage, you can always can your raspberry jam! It can last for over a year if left unopened.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup raspberry jam | Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 168g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 141g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg
