Gluten Free Mixed Berry Jam with Vanilla

Bright, jewel-toned, and fragrant with vanilla, this mixed berry jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. It comes together in a single saucepan using just berries, honey, lemon juice, and a whisper of vanilla powder — no pectin, no refined sugar, and nothing that could sneak gluten into your pantry. That simplicity is actually the whole point: store-bought jams can hide surprising additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The lemon juice does the heavy lifting as a natural setting agent, while the optional Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, subtle depth that makes the finished jam taste almost bakery-worthy. You can mash the berries as smooth or as chunky as you like, which means it works equally well as a glossy toast topper, a swirl through yogurt, or a filling for gluten-free pastries. Once it cools and sets in the fridge, the color deepens to a gorgeous ruby and the flavor mellows into something genuinely special. It's the kind of small-batch kitchen project that feels effortless but tastes like you really tried.

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