Chestnut Free Mixed Berry Jam
Bright, jewel-toned, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries all work beautifully here — fresh or frozen — so you can make a batch any time of year. Honey steps in as the sweetener, giving the jam a gentle floral depth that refined sugar just can't match, while fresh lemon juice and zest keep the flavors lively and balanced. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel a little more special than your average store-bought jar. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility concerns, but this one is made entirely from ingredients you can see and trust. The wrinkle test and cold-spoon method take the guesswork out of knowing when your jam has set, so even first-time jam makers can nail it with confidence. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or tuck it into a pastry — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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