Wonderful Berries Jam
Prep. Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 mintues
Servings
1 jar (3 fl.oz)
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free
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The strawberry jam is a classic - rich, sweet, and bursting with real berry flavor. blueberry jam is naturally sweet, slightly tart, and beautifully deep in color. Both are made with only 3 key ingredients, allowing the fruits to thicken naturally as they simmer. Use it warm as a compote or chilled for a more set jam — perfect in layered jar desserts, on toast, or swirled into plant-based yogurt.
Ingredients
Strawberries Jam
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Blueberries Jam
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Add the blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a small saucepan.
Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the berries begin to release juice and bubble.
Simmer for 15–20 minutes, gently mashing some of the berries as they soften to create texture.
If using, stir in the vanilla at the end of cooking.
Once thickened (it should coat a spoon), remove from heat.
Let it cool and transfer to a glass jar. Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
Blueberries naturally contain more pectin than strawberries, so this jam thickens easily without any added thickeners.
For a smoother jam, blend with an immersion blender after cooking.
For a firmer set, simmer a few extra minutes.
Both jams freeze well for up to 2 months — store in freezer-safe containers.
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