Beef Free Carob Berry Jam

Total time55 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

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This jam is a little unexpected and completely wonderful — a rich, fruit-forward spread with a subtle earthy depth from carob powder that makes it taste more complex than your average berry preserve. Mixed berries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep color, while honey keeps things lightly sweet without overpowering the fruit. The carob adds a gentle, almost chocolatey note that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lemon juice. Instead of cornstarch or pectin, arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the jam a smooth, glossy finish that sets up perfectly without any fuss. The key trick is pulling it off the heat right after it thickens — arrowroot is sensitive to prolonged boiling, so that step makes all the difference. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end rounds out the flavor with a warm, fragrant finish. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes — this small-batch jar punches well above its weight.

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Ingredients

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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