Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 lbs Raspberries
- 2.5 cups Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ tsp Salt ((optional))
- 1 tsp Butter ((optional))
Instruction
- Place two small ceramic plates in the freezer so we can use these to test the jam later. Alternatively, you can use a candy thermometer to check the doneness of the jam.
- Check the raspberries and remove any bad, discolored, or bruised ones. Give them a quick wash and drain in a colander.Pro tip - Soft raspberries can be used but discolored and bruised will ruin the jam. Also, don't soak berries in water for too long as they do soak up moisture.
- In a heavy bottom pan, combine the raspberries, sugar, salt, and lemon juice.
- Cook on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Then, turn the heat up and let the mixture come to a boil. Let it boil for two minutes stirring constantly on medium-high. Pro tip - Boiling the jam is important as it releases pectin from the skin and seed in fruits.
- Then, turn the heat to medium-low. The jam should still be simmering but at a low simmer, not bubbling. Use a vegetable masher to mash the fruit – so you have a smoother jam-like consistency.Pro tip - Mashing the fruit is optional, as the fruit will break down into smaller chunks similar to preserve as it cooks. However, mashing will give smoother consistency like jam.
- Continue to simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes more stirring often so it does not stick to the bottom of the pan. The jam will continue to thicken as well as deepen in color as it cools.Pro tip - The cooking time will depend on the quantity of the jam as well as the heat applied to it. It's ok to cook a little longer but there must be a simmer for the fruit to release pectin.
