EASY MULBERRY (OR ANY BERRY) JAM (LOW SUGAR)
My kids picked a bunch of mulberries from our tree and brought them in last night wanting me to make jam. I've never made it, so I went to the web to see if I could find an easy recipe. Most of the recipes used fruit pectin and A TON of sugar. Since I don't keep pectin on hand, and I did not want to use that much sugar, I kept...
Provided by cindy sandberg
Categories Fruit Breakfast
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the orange juice in a small bowl and set aside to dissolve.
- 2. Place the berries and the sugar in a saucepan. Mash the berries, making them as smooth or as chunky as you wish. I used a hand-held immersion blender for this, but you could probably just use a potato masher.
- 3. Heat over med-high heat until boiling and cook for 1 min. Add the o.j. mixture, stir to combine, return to boil and cook 3 min.
- 4. Remove from heat and allow to cool in pan for about 10 min. Pour into jars or freezer containers. Cool completely. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks, or for longer in the freezer.
- 5. **This is a very small amount of sugar compared to most jelly and jam recipes, but the jam was plenty sweet for us. Most recipes use lemon juice, and I think that using orange juice instead really compensated for the smaller amount of sugar since oranges are quite a bit sweeter than lemons.
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Kyleigh Hayden
[email protected]This jam is a great way to use up leftover berries. It's also a great gift idea.
Jeevan Raut
[email protected]This is the best mulberry jam I've ever tasted! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
M Pop
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to use up fresh mulberries.
Uamunaije Virere
[email protected]This jam is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite desserts.
Liyah King
[email protected]I love the low sugar content in this jam. It's a great way to enjoy a sweet treat without feeling guilty.
Meriem Badjoudj
[email protected]This is the perfect jam for toast, muffins, or scones.
Supner Tikana
[email protected]I made this jam with a variety of berries and it turned out great! It's a delicious and versatile jam that can be used in a variety of ways.
Riad Samad
[email protected]This jam is so easy to make. I had it ready in just a few minutes.
Rey Valdez
[email protected]I love that this jam is made with low sugar. It's a healthier option that still tastes great.
MD KAHAR
[email protected]This jam is a great way to preserve mulberries and enjoy them all year long.
6 Studio
[email protected]I've made this jam several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Jordan Registre
[email protected]This is the best mulberry jam I've ever had! It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Efren Reyes
[email protected]I made this jam with blackberries and it turned out great! The low sugar content makes it a healthier option than traditional jams.
Levi Neaton
[email protected]This mulberry jam is a great way to use up fresh mulberries. It's easy to make and has a delicious, tart flavor.