Small Batch Refrigerator Blackberry Jam
When blackberries are plentiful it's oh so easy to turn them into delectable blackberry jam using only 3 ingredients and 30 minutes of hands on time.
Equipment
- potato masher
- glass jars with tight fitting lids
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh blackberries
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Wash blackberries under cold running water. Drain.
- Place blackberries in a saucepan and add sugar.
- Cook over medium high heat stirring to combine.
- Use a potato masher to crush blackberries and break up the largest chunks as they cook.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.
- Use a spoon to skim off any foam that forms on top while the jam cooks. Discard foam.
- Add lemon juice and continue to cook until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove jam from heat and use a ladle to fill glass jars with jam.
- Screw on lids and allow jam to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Once jam has cooled to room temperature, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.