Lactose Free Mixed Berry Jam

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.7

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Homemade jam is one of those kitchen projects that feels far more impressive than the effort it actually requires, and this mixed berry version delivers serious flavor with a short, simple ingredient list. Real berries, honey, bright lemon, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon come together into something that tastes genuinely alive — nothing like the overly sweet, gummy spreads lining grocery store shelves. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping or substituting needed; it just works as written. The honey takes the place of refined sugar and plays beautifully with the tartness of the lemon juice and zest, giving the jam a rounded, complex sweetness. You control the texture too — mash it smooth for a silky spread or leave it chunky for a more rustic, fruit-forward result. That cold-plate test is a genuinely satisfying moment: when the jam wrinkles under your finger, you know you've nailed it. Spoon it over toast, stir it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here.

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Ingredients

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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