Alpha Gal Friendly Mixed Berry Jam
Bright, jewel-toned, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this homemade berry jam is the kind of thing that makes every piece of toast feel like a small occasion. It comes together with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — mixed berries, honey, lemon, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to stress over. That matters a lot when you're navigating alpha-gal syndrome, since so many store-bought jams and preserves can contain mammal-derived additives or gelatin as a thickening agent. Here, the jam sets naturally through cooking the fruit down low and slow, no animal-based pectin required. The lemon juice and zest do double duty, brightening the flavor while helping the mixture reach that perfect, spoonable consistency. A quick wrinkle test on a cold plate tells you exactly when it's ready, so you're never guessing. Spoon it over biscuits, swirl it into oatmeal, or keep a jar in the fridge for whenever you need a little something sweet and completely safe.
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16 servings
- 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), fresh or frozen
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and the mixture begins to bubble, about 5–7 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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