Tree Nut Free Mixed Berry Jam with Vanilla

There is something deeply satisfying about making your own jam from scratch, and this mixed berry version with vanilla is the kind of recipe that makes a jar of store-bought feel completely unnecessary. Fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries all work here, so you can use whatever you have on hand and still end up with something gorgeous. Honey and fresh lemon juice do the heavy lifting in terms of sweetness and brightness, while vanilla powder rounds everything out with a warm, floral depth that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon is optional but genuinely worth it if you have it in the pantry. The slow simmer is where the magic happens — the berries reduce and deepen in color, and you know it's ready when a spoonful dragged across a cold spoon holds a clean trail. Spooned over toast, stirred into yogurt, or tucked alongside a cheese board, this jam punches well above its ingredient list. Store-bought spreads can be surprisingly tricky to vet for hidden additives, so having a homemade batch you made yourself is a real win.

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