I started growing raspberries and blackberries last year. This is the first jam I've ever made and I am addicted to its deliciousness.The fragrance and flavor is great if you use granulated sugar. I usually use lemon juice. I used citric acid once because I read in a book that it really brings out the savory flavor of the fruit, but I couldn't really tell any difference. (Apparently you can substitute lemon juice for kiwi or fig) You should use a pot that can withstand acidity, such as an enameled or stainless steel pot (thought enameled is best). This is quite sweet and sour, so if you want a sweeter jam, taste it in Step 4 and adjust the amount of sugar. Recipe by Genpokin

This is healthy!

I wasn't planning to make jam but I forgot to put the frozen strawberries I bought in the freezer, so I needed an emergency rescue.Please make it with 3 times this amount.The sugar is about 40 to 60% of the strawberries in weight. Please adjust the amount to taste.Try adding an equal amount of blueberries for a mixed berry jam.This jam is great on bread and scones of course, as well as on yogurt or ice cream.The procedure is the same using fresh strawberries. Recipe by Misuke mama chan

I always make strawberry jam at this time of year. Homemade strawberry jam is delicious.Even if the jam is runny after simmering for 10-15 minutes, it will thicken when cooled. If it still doesn't thicken, simmer a bit more.It has quite a mild sweetness, so you can enjoy it in many ways, on bread, with yogurt, in desserts, etc. Recipe by pastis009

Once you get a taste of homemade jam, there's no going back. At least that's my case. I enjoy cooking jam as much as eating them. Pectin is a time saver if you don't feel like spending hours behind the stove. You can omit it if you have time to kill, or if you don't mind runny jam. And to make your homemade jam special, add thyme, or whatever herb you like.

While canning can get a little involved, just making a small batch of jam is simple and easy. I've already discussed that a bit here on my No-Canning Strawberry Jam:https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/2453113-no-canning-strawberry-jamJust some basic guidelines to apply to the making of any fruit jam that'll also come in handy for this recipe.Someone asked me the other day what the difference is between a jam and a preserve. My take on it is that jam is really just a subset of preserves, preserves including any number of preparations intended to make raw ingredients last much longer without spoilage than they would otherwise. Generally speaking, all jams are preserves, but not all preserves are jams.Would you be wrong to call this a raspberry preserve? Am I wrong to call this a raspberry jam? Not in my book. ;)

This recipe will only work with the same pectin that I will picture below. If you use different pectin, follow the instructions that come with it. Sugar, fruit, acid levels are very important. Each pectin requires something a little different.

For children to remember.Since the jam thickens as it cools, if you boil it down exactly to your ideal consistency, it will become too thick. Stop just before it reaches the ideal thickness. Recipe by cafe-cafe

I came up with this recipe after 9 years of experimentation. I wonder if the mulberry tree in the courtyard of my alma mater is still bearing fruit.Since snipping off the stems does not remove the part that is inside the berry, I've discovered this method. Since the berries are separated from the stem, there's no need for a blender or food processor. Recipe by Iguanano egao

Our mulberry bounty continues to flow forth this season and I am enjoying the overabundance immensely. This jam is sweetened with allulose and includes blueberries to enhance the sweetness and lemon to brighten the flavors. This made 7 half pint jars for me.

I used homegrown red currants.Since currants contain a lot of pectin, if you simmer it until it is still somewhat runny, then it will harden to the perfect thickness. If it hardens too much, it will turn into jello or like a gummy candy. Recipe by mipon

Since I had plenty of blueberries, I thought I'd make jam.Since there is no water added in Step 1, please be careful not to burn them. Don't step away from the pot.The jam will harden after it cools down, so transfer to a jar while it's still warm.Please adjust the amount of sugar to taste. Recipe by umemodoki