Sweet Mulberry Jam
A simple recipe for homemade mulberry jam, bursting with fresh berry flavor. Perfect for spreading on toast or using in baking.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Jar sterilizer
- Sterilized jars and lids
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh mulberries
- 3 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup pectin (optional) Helps with setting
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine mulberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, salt, and pectin (if using) in a large saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to boil for 10-15 minutes, or until the jam reaches setting point (a small amount dropped onto a chilled plate wrinkles when pushed with a finger).
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the jar rims clean, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars from the water bath and let cool completely. Check seals by pressing down on the center of each lid – if it doesn't flex, it's sealed.
Notes
Store jam in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Adjust sugar to your preference depending on the sweetness of your mulberries.