Homemade Raspberry Jam
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This Homemade Raspberry Jam has a slight lemony twist and uses just three simple ingredients—no gelatin needed! Made with raspberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, it’s a versatile topping for toast, muffins, baked goods, or even ice cream. Easy to make and perfect for any time of year.
This Raspberry Jam is a quick and delicious way to use up overripe fruit. With just three ingredients—ripe raspberries, a hint of lemon, and sugar—it’s both tangy and sweet with a slightly chunky texture.
Whether you’re spreading it on multigrain sourdough bread, swirling it into yogurt, or using it to make raspberry oatmeal crumble bars or lemon raspberry cake, this jam is sure to become a new favorite.
What Makes This Raspberry Jam Irresistible?
- Easy: It’s easy to make with just three simple ingredients.
- Balanced: The balance of sweet and tangy flavors makes it versatile and delicious.
- Texture: The slightly chunky texture adds a homemade, rustic feel.
- Resourceful: It’s a great way to use up overripe raspberries, reducing waste.
- Versatile: The jam can be used in various ways—on toast, in desserts, or mixed into yogurt—making it a staple for any kitchen.
- Natural: It offers a fresh, natural alternative to store-bought jams with no additives or preservatives.
3 Simple Ingredients Is All You Need
- Raspberries
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice
How To Make Raspberry Jam
Combine the sugar, raspberries, and lemon in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-medium/low heat, stirring as needed, until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
⊹ Did You Know? ⊹
The lemon juice helps the pectin in the raspberries set, which is what gives the jam its thick texture.
What To Serve With…
The wonderful thing about raspberry jam is that it goes with practically anything! It’s sweet fruitiness is the perfect complement to so many of your favorite breakfasts and desserts.
How To Store
You can keep this jam in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for 5-7 days. Since it’s made with fresh raspberries and has no preservatives, it won’t keep as long as something you bought at the store, but it definitely tastes so much better!
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Homemade Raspberry Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium/medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until syrup starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Notes + Tips!
- If you don’t have access to fresh raspberries, you can use frozen ones. Just make sure to thaw them!
- You can use store-bought lemon juice.
- You can strain the seeds out if you want, but you will end up with much less jam.
- Overcooked the jam? No problem! You can add a few Tablespoons of water to loosen it.
- This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free!
- It’s best to store the jam in the fridge.
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