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Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

A simple, small-batch blackberry jam made without pectin, bursting with fresh berry flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Potato masher
  • Glass jars

Method
 

  1. Rinse blackberries and place in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Crush berries gently as they warm.
  3. Add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
  5. Simmer 20–25 minutes until thickened.
  6. Cool slightly and transfer to jars.

Notes

Jam thickens more as it cools. Adjust sugar to taste.