Description
Sweet blackberry and apple jam sings with seasonal British countryside charm. Luscious fruit preserves combine tart apples and ripe blackberries, creating a delightful spread perfect for morning toast or afternoon scones.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Fruits:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) bramley apples, peeled and cut into chunks
Acidic Component:
- 1 lemon, juiced
Sweetener:
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine crisp apple pieces with fresh lemon juice and 8.5 fluid ounces (250 milliliters) of water in a sturdy cooking vessel, creating a foundation for the fruity preserve.
- Gently heat the apple mixture, allowing it to reach a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer, cooking for 5-8 minutes until the apple chunks become tender and softened.
- Incorporate ripe blackberries and granulated sugar into the softened apple mixture, stirring continuously over low heat to ensure the sugar completely dissolves and integrates with the fruit.
- Gradually increase the cooking temperature to medium, allowing the fruit mixture to develop a rich, concentrated consistency through steady simmering for approximately 30-35 minutes.
- Test the jam’s readiness by placing a small dollop on a chilled plate from the freezer; gently push the edge with your fingertip to observe if it creates a distinct wrinkled surface, indicating proper setting.
- Once the jam reaches the perfect consistency, carefully transfer the hot mixture into sterilized glass jars using a clean funnel, ensuring precise and mess-free filling.
- Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before securing the jar lid, then transfer to the refrigerator for storage, where it will maintain its vibrant flavor and smooth texture.
Notes
- Blend ripe blackberries and crisp apples for a delightful flavor combination that celebrates seasonal produce.
- Slow cooking releases natural pectin, transforming fruits into a thick, luxurious spread without commercial thickeners.
- Lemon juice adds bright acidity while preventing fruit oxidation, ensuring a vibrant color and balanced taste.
- Sterilized jars guarantee food safety and extend the jam’s shelf life, letting you enjoy homemade goodness for weeks.
- Cold plate testing ensures perfect jam consistency, preventing runny or overly firm textures that can disappoint.
- Versatile and delicious, this jam elevates everything from morning toast to elegant pastry fillings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg