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Easy 3-Ingredient Raspberry Jam (No Pectin Needed)

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Make this simple homemade raspberry jam using only three ingredients. It sets naturally without added pectin, giving you a sweet and tangy spread perfect for toast or desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the raspberries and sugar in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the fruit.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to boil rapidly.
  3. Once boiling, add the lemon juice. Continue to boil, stirring often to prevent scorching, until the jam reaches the setting point (about 220 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer) or passes the cold plate test. This usually takes 15 to 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the jam from the heat. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface using a spoon.
  5. Ladle the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
  6. For refrigerator storage, allow the jars to cool completely on the counter, then seal and store in the fridge for up to three weeks. For water bath canning, process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Cool and check seals.

Notes

  • To test for set without a thermometer, place a small plate in your freezer before starting. When you think the jam is ready, drop a teaspoon of jam onto the cold plate. Return it to the freezer for one minute. Push the jam with your finger; if the surface wrinkles, it has set.
  • If you prefer seedless raspberry jam, press the cooked mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before jarring.
  • This recipe makes a small batch jam perfect for beginners. You can double the recipe for larger quantities, but you may need to increase the cooking time slightly.

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