The Easiest Way To Make Raspberry Jam

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What is frozen jam?

Frozen jam is jam made from raw fruit. It is kept in the refrigerator or freezer and not on the pantry shelf.

What is fruit pectin?

Fruit pectin is an essential thickener in jams. It is not the same as powdered gelatin, which gives foods a gelatinous texture (think jelly or marshmallows).

What is the difference between jam, jam and jelly?

Jam is made from crushed fruit. Jams are made with whole fruit or large pieces of fruit. Jelly is made with filtered fruit juice and is the finest and clearest of the three.

How long can fresh jam be kept fresh?

If the fruit is uncooked, jam can be kept in the refrigerator for fifteen days or in the freezer for up to a year. Be sure to leave a little space at the top of each jar and seal it tightly.

YIELDS: 6 c.

PREP TIME: 10 mins

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients :

  • 6 c. fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger (optional) 
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 (1.75-oz.) pkg. Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes

Directions :

  1. 1In a large bowl, crush the raspberries using a potato masher. Stir in the lemon juice, ginger (if using), and salt. Set aside. 
  2. 2In a large saucepan, stir together the sugar and pectin. Stir in 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the raspberries and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  3. 3Transfer the jam to 6 clean pint jars and let cool, uncovered, to room temperature, about 1 hour. Seal jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 1 year.