Walnut 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 you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. Store-bought spreads can be a minefield of mystery additives, but here every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — berries, honey, lemon juice, vanilla powder, and an optional pinch of Ceylon cinnamon. The combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries gives you a gorgeous deep color and a flavor that's bright, jammy, and just sweet enough without being cloying. A touch of vanilla powder rounds out the fruit with a warm, almost floral note that makes this feel genuinely special. The technique is simple: cook the berries down, mash to your preferred texture, and let the mixture reduce until it thickens into a glossy, spoonable jam. Slather it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes — this one earns a permanent spot in your fridge.
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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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