Strawberry, raspberry & cherry jam🤎

A rich & naturally sweet homemade preserve.

A delicious addition to my baking recipes.

Total cooking time

35-45 mins

Makes

Approximately 1 medium jar (around 400–500g)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

  • 1 cup fresh cherries, deseeded/chopped

  • Juice of 1 whole lemon

  • ½ cup unrefined brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp local, natural honey

Method

1. Prepare

Wash all of the fruit thoroughly. Hull & chop the strawberries & raspberries, remove the stones from the cherries & squeeze the juice from one whole lemon.

2. Cook

Place all ingredients into a stainless steel saucepan.

Cook over a medium heat, stirring regularly until the sugar has dissolved & the fruit begins to soften.

3. Mash

Using a potato masher or fork, gently mash the softened fruit to your preferred consistency.

4. Reduce

Lower the heat, allowing the jam to simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from catching.

As the fruit reduces, the mixture will become thicker & become more syrup-like. Before developing into a rich, spreadable jam.

5. Jar

Remove from heat & carefully spoon the hot jam into a sterilised glass jar.

Allow to cool completely before using.

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Nutritional highlights🤎

This homemade jam offers natural sweetness alongside a variety of vitamins & beneficial plant compounds.

  • Rich in Vitamin C

  • Contains natural antioxidants

  • Adds natural acidity to help balance the sweetness

  • Free from artificial colours & preservatives

  • Family-friendly

  • Delicious on homemade toast or homemade pancakes

  • Perfect for cakes, pastries & homemade desserts

  • Easy to make with simple ingredients

    A beautifully rich preserve made with plenty of homemade love.

Storage

  • Spoon into a sterilised glass jar while still warm.

  • Once cooled, seal with a lid & refrigerate.

  • Keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

  • Always use a clean spoon when serving to help maintain freshness.

Jordanna's tip

For a smoother jam, mash the fruit well during cooking. If you prefer a chunkier preserve, leave a few larger pieces of fruit for extra texture. This jam is delicious spread on my homemade bread recipe, layered into my Victoria sponge recipe, or served with my fluffy New York-style pancakes.

Real fruit. Simple ingredients. Homemade goodness in every spoonful.