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A close up of an open glass jar of simple blackberry jam with a wooden spoon.
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Simple Blackberry Jam

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings: 80
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 5 cups blackberries
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups sugar
  • 2 sheets gelatin

Instructions

  • Mash blackberries, lemon zest and juice, and water in a large pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Add sugar, stir and mash the berries again.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes before bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
  • Meanwhile, soak gelatin sheets in ice water until pliable.
  • When the berries comes to a boil stir gelatin sheets into the mixture and boil for an additional 3-4 minutes before bringing back down to a simmer.
  • Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Pour the jam into a clean canning jars and place in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cans from heat, dry off and set aside to cool completely.
  • Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

  • *Makes 4 to 5 cups
  • * 1 serving = 1 tablespoon

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg