Celery Free Mixed Berry Jam with Vanilla
Bright, jammy, and laced with a warm hint of vanilla, this mixed berry spread is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. A trio of berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries — gets cooked down with honey and fresh lemon juice until thick, glossy, and deeply fruity. The vanilla powder and optional Ceylon cinnamon go in right at the end, so their fragrance stays vivid rather than cooking off into the background. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unnecessary additives and mystery flavorings, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. You control the texture too — mash everything smooth for a spreadable, uniform jam or leave it a little rustic and chunky if that's your style. It sets up beautifully after a chill in the fridge and is equally at home on toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over pancakes on a slow weekend morning.
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16 servings
- 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), fresh or frozen
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to release their juices and the mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Use a potato masher or fork to crush the berries to your preferred texture — mash thoroughly for a smooth jam or leave some chunks for a more rustic result.
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