A simple recipe for making blackberry jam for the winter

Blackberries are widely used in cooking due to their vibrant flavor. A slight tartness and hints of sweetness create a unique bouquet that appeals to both adults and children. During the ripening season, people try to preserve them using all known methods to replenish their vitamin reserves throughout the year. Jam made from this incredibly healthy blackberry is not only delicious but also very aromatic.

Cooking Features

Garden blackberries are very beneficial for the human body, and most of their properties are retained even after cooking. To make jam from these fruits, they are first dipped in boiling water for three minutes and then pressed through a fine sieve. This process removes the pits, which can be a nuisance when eating the final product.

For those who prefer whole blackberries in jam, avoid washing the main ingredient before cooking, and stir the dish very gently with a wooden spoon while cooking. Even better, avoid stirring altogether, simply rocking the pan from side to side with your hands.

To give the jam a special aroma, a little zest of any citrus fruit is added to it at the very beginning of preparation.

Making jam from frozen blackberries

If you missed out on making this amazing, healthy blackberry treat this summer, you can make up for lost time anytime by using frozen blackberries. The nutritional value and flavor won't be compromised. The key is to freeze the product properly, using only whole berries and packaging them in small bags. For a unique, special flavor, add strawberries.

So, for cooking you will need:

• frozen ripe strawberries - 500 g;
• whole frozen blackberries - 500 g;
• sugar - 1000 g;
• lemon juice - 2 tbsp.

Cooking technology

Remove the fruit from the bags, pour into a deep container (such as a saucepan), sprinkle with sugar, and let sit for a couple of hours. This time is necessary for the fruit to thaw and the granulated sugar to dissolve completely. Then, pour in the lemon juice and bring to a boil over low heat. Then increase the heat and simmer for five minutes. Finally, turn off the stove and let the dessert cool.

Cooking jam in a slow cooker

Healthy eaters can make delicious blackberry jam using a modern appliance—a multicooker. You'll need:

• selected blackberries - 1000 g;
• granulated sugar - 1000 g;
• clean water - 50 ml.

Method of preparation

Place the sorted and pre-washed ripe berries in the multicooker's cooking bowl, pouring the prepared water into the bottom. Sprinkle the berries with granulated sugar and turn on the "Stewing" setting. Cook the jam for no more than 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit in the sealed container for a few minutes. After this, the finished delicacy can be placed in containers and sealed.

Blackberry jam with whole berries

If you make this delicacy from whole blackberries, it can later be used as a worthy decoration for baked goods, as well as a healthy dish for both adults and children. To prepare, you will need:

• ripe but firm blackberries - 1000 g;
• granulated sugar - 1000 g.

Method of preparation

Sort, prepare, and wash the berries. To preserve their integrity, place them in a colander and rinse under gentle running water, then allow them to drain thoroughly. Then, pour them into a suitable container (such as a saucepan), sprinkle with sugar, and let them steep for half an hour. Then, bring the mixture to a low boil and simmer for half an hour. The jam is ready.

Seedless blackberry jam

Stones in jam can sometimes cause a lot of trouble. To avoid this and prepare your favorite treat without this common problem, you'll need:

• ripe blackberries - 900 g;
• water - 500 ml;
• granulated sugar - 900 g.

Preparation

Place the prepared fruit in very hot (but not boiling) water for a few minutes. Then drain the liquid and press the fruit through a fine sieve. Pour the resulting puree into a cooking vessel, add sugar, and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly. The treat is ready.

Other recipes

Blackberry jam is often varied by adding different ingredients, fruits, and also by changing the preparation method.

Five-Minute Jam

This simple recipe will be a godsend for those housewives who can't afford to spend hours at the stove. To make this delicious "5-Minute" blackberry jam, you'll need:

• blackberries - 1 kg;
• sugar - 500 g;
• citric acid - to taste (about 3 g).

Preparation

The prepared berries are layered in a metal container, each layer sprinkled with the prepared sugar. The mixture is left for six hours to allow the berries to release their juices. Then, place the container on the stove, bring to a boil, and cook for five minutes. Add citric acid toward the end of cooking. The dessert is ready.

Recipe with banana

The presented step-by-step recipe requires the following ingredients:

• ripe blackberries - 1000 g;
• bananas - 900 g;
• sugar - 1100 g.

Method of preparation

Place the prepared bananas in a deep cooking pot and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Let it sit for a couple of hours to release the juices. Reduce heat to low and cook for half an hour, stirring regularly and skimming off any foam that forms. Peel the bananas, slice the flesh into thin rings, and add to the jam. Cook for another 10 minutes, then remove and roll up the jars.

Plum and Elderberry Recipe

To prepare a completely unusual delicacy, you will need:

• ripe blackberries - 400 g;
• plums of any kind - 400 g;
• elderberries - 200 g;
• sugar - 1000 g;
• lemon juice - 0.5 cup;
• cloves - 5 pcs.

Preparation

Place the prepared elderberries and blackberries in a saucepan, along with the pitted plums, lemon juice, and cloves. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for half an hour. Puree the mixture in a blender, drain in a sieve, and strain the juice into a separate saucepan. Place over low heat, adding granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. The jam is ready.

Recipe with lemon

To make an unusual lemon treat, you will need:

• ripe blackberries - 1200 g;
• medium lemon - 1 pc.;
• granulated sugar - 1400 g.

Preparation

Mix the berries with half the sugar and let sit overnight. Place the juice over low heat. Once it boils, add the remaining granulated sugar and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool to 50°C (122°F), add the berries and lemon juice, simmer for another 10 minutes, and then pour into jars.

Gooseberry Recipe

To prepare you will need the following ingredients:

• blackberries - 900 g;
• gooseberries - 1 kg;
• sugar - 2300 g;
• water - 140 ml.

Method of preparation

Place the prepared gooseberries in a saucepan, add granulated sugar, and let steep overnight. Then add water and reduce heat to a simmer, bring to a boil, and cool. Add the prepared blackberries, cook for another 10 minutes, cool, and repeat the process a couple more times. You can add a small amount of cinnamon toward the end of the cooking time. The treat is ready.

Recipe with raspberries

This delicious and incredibly healthy treat is usually prepared from the following ingredients:

• blackberries - 500 g;
• ripe raspberries - 500 g;
• sugar - 900 g.

Method of preparation

Prepare the fruit, place them in separate containers, and sprinkle with sugar. Place them in a cool place overnight to steep. Pour the juice into a suitable container, place it on the stove, and heat until warm, but do not allow it to boil. Add the berries and simmer for 7 minutes over low heat, skimming off any foam periodically.

Recipe with apple

Tender, tasty and healthy jam should be made from the following ingredients:

• ripe blackberries - 400 g;
• apples of any variety - 400 g;
• sugar - 240 g;
• lavender (dry, crushed) - 1 tbsp.

Method of preparation

Wash the apples, cut them into small wedges, and remove the cores. Mix them with the prepared berries and bring to a boil over medium heat, adding granulated sugar first. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, then add the lavender and cook for another 5 minutes. The jam is ready.

Recipe with gelatin

If the housewife loves thick jam or plans to use it to decorate confectionery, then to prepare it she will need:

• blackberries - 300 g;
• granulated sugar - 200 g;
• water - 300 g;
• gelatin - 25 g.

Preparation

Prepare the berries and place them in layers in a saucepan, sprinkling each layer with sugar. Place over low heat and simmer for approximately 25 minutes. Dissolve the gelatin in a cup of boiling water. Remove the berries from the heat, cool to 80°C (176°F), then pour in the dissolved gelatin in a thin stream and stir thoroughly. Never pour gelatin into boiling fruit, as it will have no effect and will simply turn into lumps. The jam is ready.

Recipe with orange

For this recipe you will need:

• ripe blackberries - 1000 g;
• oranges - 400 g;
• lemons - 150 g;
• granulated sugar - 1100 g.

Preparation

Wash the citrus fruits, zest the orange, and finely chop the peel. Squeeze the orange juice into a saucepan and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Add the prepared oranges and let steep for 3 hours. Then, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Towards the end of cooking, discard the orange peels and add the lemon juice. Remove from heat and let cool. Bring to a boil again and jar.

How long can it be stored?

Blackberry jam prepared for the cold winter should be stored in a cellar or other cool place, or in the refrigerator. Shelf life depends directly on the preparation method and recipe, as well as the ingredients and quantities used. The shortest shelf life is for jam prepared without heat treatment.