BHA & BHT Free Mixed Berry Jam
Store-bought jams are a surprisingly common source of synthetic preservatives, and BHA and BHT show up in more packaged foods than most people expect. Making your own at home is the cleanest workaround, and this berry jam keeps things beautifully simple — just fresh or frozen mixed berries, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon. The honey does double duty as both sweetener and natural preservative, while the lemon juice brings brightness and helps the jam set without any additives. Crushing the berries to your preferred texture means you can go silky smooth or delightfully chunky depending on your mood. The wrinkle test on a cold plate is a satisfying little kitchen trick that tells you exactly when the jam has hit that perfect, spoonable consistency. Once it's cooled and jarred, you've got a vibrant, glossy spread that tastes like peak summer and contains nothing you'd need to second-guess.
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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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