Paleo Mixed Berry Jam
Most store-bought jams are loaded with refined sugar and additives that don't belong anywhere near a clean-eating lifestyle, which is exactly why this homemade version is such a win. It's built entirely on whole, real ingredients — fresh or frozen mixed berries, honey, lemon, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — with nothing processed or grain-derived in sight. The honey does double duty as both sweetener and natural preservative, while the lemon juice and zest brighten the berries and help the jam set without any commercial pectin. Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end adds a warm, delicate spice note that makes this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. You control the texture too, mashing to a silky spread or leaving it chunky and rustic depending on your mood. Slather it on almond flour pancakes, swirl it into coconut yogurt, or spoon it straight from the jar — it's that good. Once you see how simple this is to pull together on the stovetop, jarred jam from the grocery store is going to feel like a very distant memory.
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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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