Blackberry Jam

Spread this homemade blackberry jam on toast or serve it as an ice cream topping. Either way, you're family will love it.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 cups blackberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mash blackberries in a saucepan with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until juices form; place about 1 tablespoon blackberry juice in a small bowl and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into saucepan.

Step 2

Bring berries to a boil, stirring often, until jam is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and allspice. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer jam to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in lemon juice.