Description
Blackberry Freezer Jam is a no-cook, easy-to-make spread that captures the fresh, tangy sweetness of blackberries. With just a few ingredients and no canning required, it’s the perfect way to enjoy homemade jam year-round.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blackberries, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 box (1.59 oz or as directed) instant or freezer pectin (such as Sure-Jell or Ball)
Instructions
- Wash and mash the blackberries to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky).
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix sugar and pectin to prevent clumping.
- Stir mashed berries and lemon juice into the sugar-pectin mixture. Mix for 3–5 minutes until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow the pectin to activate and begin setting.
- Spoon the jam into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Let containers sit at room temperature for 12–24 hours, then transfer to the freezer.
Notes
- Add raspberries or blueberries for a mixed berry variation.
- A touch of vanilla extract enhances flavor richness.
- Use low-sugar pectin for a reduced-sugar version.
- Leave seeds for texture or strain for a smoother jam.
- Frozen blackberries work well if thawed and drained first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
