Description
Homemade jam is a delightful treat that transforms fresh fruit into a sweet spread, perfect for breakfast or as a thoughtful gift. This easy recipe allows you to capture summer’s essence in just a jar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, or peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) pectin
Instructions
- Prepare your fruit by washing it thoroughly and chopping larger pieces.
- In a large pot, mix the fruit with sugar and lemon juice, letting it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in pectin according to package instructions and boil for another 1-2 minutes.
- Test the consistency by dropping a spoonful onto a cold plate; it should hold its shape after cooling.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal while warm, and let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg