Artificial Food Coloring Free Mixed Berry Jam
Bright, jewel-toned, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry jam is the kind of thing that makes plain toast feel like a treat. Store-bought jams are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes to make the color pop, but this one gets its gorgeous deep hue entirely from strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries — no artificial anything required. Honey steps in as the sweetener, while fresh lemon juice and zest keep the flavor lively and balanced. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole jar taste a little more special. The process is straightforward: cook the berries down, mash to your preferred texture, and boil until the jam thickens and passes the wrinkle test on a cold plate. You end up with a small-batch jam that's clean, vibrant, and completely made from ingredients you can actually recognize.
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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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