3 Ingredient Blackberry Jam
Fresh, sweet, and just the right amount of tart, this Easy 3 Ingredient Blackberry Jam recipe is heaven in a jar. Whether you picked wild blackberries on a weekend hike or grabbed a few baskets of fresh blackberries from the market, this homemade blackberry jam recipe is the perfect recipe for beginners or seasoned home canners. With just three simple ingredients, no natural pectin needed, and about 25 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a delicious blackberry jam ready to spread on English muffins, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over ice cream.
The jam wrinkle or wrinkle test is the easiest. Drop a bit of jam onto a chilled small plate—if it wrinkles when pushed, your jam is ready.
Yes! This is a great first time or easy blackberry jam recipe. Just store your cooled jam in the fridge and skip the canning step.
Spread on toast, spoon over ice cream, swirl into oatmeal, or gift it during blackberry season—it’s the best blackberry jam for any occasion.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight jar.
Freezing: Jam can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
Texture Tips: For a smoother jam, press through a fine mesh strainer before cooling to remove seeds.
Flavor Profile: Deep blackberry flavor with a balanced sweetness and bright acidity from lemon. Naturally thickened through simmering,no added pectin.
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Ingredient Notes
- fresh blackberries – These juicy gems are the star of this traditional homemade jam. Use fully ripe berries for sweetness and a few unripe blackberries to help the jam set naturally.
- granulated sugar – The amount of sugar balances the tartness and helps preserve the jam. If you prefer a low sugar blackberry jam, you can experiment with low sugar pectin.
- fresh lemon juice – The acidity brightens flavor, adds fruit juice depth, and aids in reaching the gel stage without commercial pectin.
3 Ingredient Blackberry Jam
- In a medium saucepan, combine blackberries and sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the berries release their juices and the sugar dissolves, about 5–6 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the berries to your desired consistency.
Add lemon juice and continue to simmer the jam for 15–18 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and glossy. It should coat the back of a spoon and leave a clear trail when you drag a spoon through the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer to a clean glass jar or container and refrigerate.
3 Ingredient Blackberry Jam Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine blackberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the berries release their juices and the sugar dissolves, about 5–6 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the berries to your desired consistency. Add lemon juice and continue to simmer the jam for 15–18 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and glossy. It should coat the back of a spoon and leave a clear trail when you drag a spoon through the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool. It will thicken further as it cools. Transfer to a clean glass jar or container and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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