Blackberry Jam

This blackberry jam recipe is made with fresh, juicy berries for a sweet, fruity spread to slather over toast or spoon over ice cream or yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups blackberries
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher.

Step 3

Stir in sugar until juices are released. Remove 1 tablespoon blackberry juice from the saucepan; mix with cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring blackberries to a boil; cook, stirring often, until jam has thickened, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove saucepan from the heat and allow jam to cool, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice before serving.