Lupin Free Carob Berry Jam

Total time55 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

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This jam is a beautiful little kitchen project — deeply fruity, lightly sweet, and finished with an earthy depth that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The carob powder is the quiet star here, lending a gentle chocolatey undertone that plays off the brightness of the berries and lemon juice in a way that feels almost luxurious on toast. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work cleanly and without fuss, giving you a glossy, spoonable set that holds its shape without any gummy aftertaste. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the legume-family pitfalls that can hide in commercial jams and flavored spreads — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end adds a warm, floral finish that rounds everything out beautifully. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or spread it thick on a warm slice of bread — it earns its place in the fridge fast.

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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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