Description

Raspberry jam is a sweet and tart fruit preserve made from fresh raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. This homemade canning recipe creates a vibrant jam that’s perfect on toast, pastries, desserts, or even as a glaze for meats. With the option to make it seedless for a smooth texture, this jam is both versatile and delicious.

Ingredients

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6 cups fresh raspberries (about 3 pounds)
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package (1.75 oz) powdered pectin
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup water (optional)
1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional, to reduce foaming)

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Instructions

Wash canning jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water. Sterilize by boiling jars for 10 minutes. Keep jars hot until filling.
Rinse raspberries and remove stems/leaves. For seedless jam, press through a sieve or food mill. Measure 4 cups of prepared pulp or whole raspberries into a saucepan.
Add sugar and lemon juice to raspberries. Stir in 1/2 cup water if needed. Add butter (optional) to reduce foaming.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Add pectin and stir until dissolved. Return to full boil.
Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Test for gelling by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
Remove jars from hot water. Ladle hot jam into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and secure lids and bands fingertip tight.
Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if needed).
Cool jars 12-24 hours. Check seals; lids should not flex. Refrigerate unsealed jars and use within a few weeks.

Notes

For best results, use fully ripe raspberries. Underripe berries naturally contain more pectin, which helps the jam set. Always adjust canning times based on your altitude.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Preserves & Canning
Method: Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 50
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg