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Homemade Raspberry Jam {recipe via Simply Happenstance Blog}
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Homemade Raspberry Jam

This is the simplest recipe for Raspberry Jam! You won't believe the rich color and delicious taste! Spread on toast, bagels, waffles, pancakes, or use to top vanilla ice cream! Yum!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Jam
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • 4 cups raspberries
  • 4 cups sugar
  • Juice from 1/2 of a small lemon {optional}

Instructions

  • Rinse your raspberries {I used fresh, but you could also use thawed - frozen raspberries}. Set on a paper towel to dry for a few minutes.
  • Place raspberries into a large pot. Add in fresh squeezed lemon juice {if desired for added tartness}. Mash using a potato masher, or fork. {Chunks are just fine.}
  • Over medium heat, stir the raspberries, occasionally, until they reach a full boil and nearly double in volume. Boil for 4 minutes, continuing to stir periodically.
  • Add sugar and mix until incorporated.
  • Once again, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat with a rotary beater for 2-4 minutes. {I actually used an electric hand mixer -- if you do so, just keep it on the lowest speed. It is extremely HOT!}
  • Pour jam into sterilized jars and seal.

Notes

I refrigerated my jam to ensure it would set. The recipe made four small jars of jam -- approximately 3 cups. Enjoy!
Original Recipe from Food.com: https://www.food.com/recipe/raspberry-jam-35192