PrintEasy Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin Required)
Make this bright, flavorful raspberry jam with just three simple ingredients. This recipe proves that exceptional preserves do not need to be complicated, delivering fresh berry sweetness perfect for toast or baking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 3 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop Cooking/Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints fresh or frozen raspberries
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the raspberries and sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Let this mixture sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the berries release their juices.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat. Add the lemon juice. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full, rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
- Continue to boil rapidly, stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom, until the jam thickens. This usually takes 15 to 25 minutes. Test for set by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it is ready.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface using a spoon.
- Ladle the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude if necessary, or allow the jam to cool completely before sealing and storing in the refrigerator for immediate use (freezer jam style).
Notes
- For a seedless jam, press the cooked jam through a fine-mesh sieve before the final boil, then return the pulp to the pot to finish cooking.
- This jam sets well due to the natural pectin in the raspberries and the acid from the lemon juice combined with the sugar. Do not substitute the sugar amount.
- This jam is excellent spread on sourdough toast or used as a topping for yogurt. If you are looking for structured eating plans, consider researching best meal delivery services for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg