Artificial Flavors Free Carob Berry Jam
This jam is a small-batch, stovetop project that turns a handful of real ingredients into something genuinely special. Mixed berries, honey, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice do all the heavy lifting on flavor, while carob powder adds a gentle, earthy depth that feels almost chocolatey without any bitterness. Store-bought jams and spreads are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavors and additives, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's going into the jar. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener here, giving the jam a glossy, spoonable consistency without any of the processed starches found in commercial products. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon at the end is optional, but it rounds everything out beautifully if you have it on hand. The whole process takes under half an hour, and the result is a vibrant, fruit-forward spread that works on toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped onto a warm biscuit.
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8 servings
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp carob powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, carob powder, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture is bubbling steadily, about 8–10 minutes. Use the back of the spoon to crush any large pieces.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot starch into the cold water until fully dissolved with no lumps.
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