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raspberry jam in a glass jar with fresh raspberries, bread, and a jar of raspberries in the background

Homemade Raspberry Jam

Delicious and super easy to make! This Homemade Raspberry Jam is the perfect topping for all your favorite breakfast foods or desserts.
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 65kcal

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

Substitutions
  • 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.
 
Tips To Make The Best Raspberry Jam
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg