Wheat Free Carob Berry Jam

Total time55 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

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Homemade jam is one of those small kitchen projects that delivers an outsized reward, and this berry version is genuinely special. Mixed berries bring a bright, tangy sweetness that's deepened by carob powder — an earthy, slightly chocolatey addition that makes this spread taste more complex than your average fruit jam. Honey keeps the sweetness natural and rounded, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything and keeps the flavors vivid. The thickening here comes from arrowroot starch rather than any grain-based ingredient, which is what makes this completely safe for anyone avoiding wheat — no flour, no modified starch, no ambiguous additives. Arrowroot creates a beautifully glossy, smooth set that feels luxurious on toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over pancakes. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon at the end is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a gentle warmth that ties the whole jar together. Once you've made a batch, store-bought jam is going to feel like a serious downgrade.

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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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