Description
Experience the delightful sweetness and tartness of homemade mulberry jam, perfect for spreading on warm bread or adding to desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g firm, ripe mulberries
- 500 g sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the mulberries by pulling off all the stems and adding them to a large heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Crush the berries over medium heat with a fork or potato masher to release their juices.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Boil for five minutes, watching carefully to prevent scorching.
- Transfer the hot jam into sterilized jars using a funnel, and seal with lids immediately.
- Cool down jars upside down to create a vacuum seal.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to two years.
Notes
Use organic cane sugar for a more natural flavor. Consider substituting sugar with monk fruit for a lower glycemic index.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg