Cherry & blackberry jam🤎
A rich, naturally sweet homemade preserve. My jams are made with simple, wholesome ingredients & naturally sweetened.
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 blackberries
1 cup fresh cherries
Juice of 1 whole lemon
½ cup unrefined brown sugar
1 tbsp local, natural honey
Method
1. Prepare
Wash fruits thoroughly. Remove the cherry stones & 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 fruit until it reaches your preferred consistency.
4. Reduce
Reduce the heat to low & allow the jam to simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring often to prevent it from catching.
As the fruit reduces, it will thicken into a rich, glossy jam.
5. Jar
Remove from the heat and carefully spoon the hot jam into a sterilised glass jar.
Nutritional highlights🤎
This homemade jam offers natural sweetness alongside a variety of vitamins & beneficial plant compounds.
Contain natural antioxidants
Provide dietary fibre
High in Vit C & Vit K
Adds natural acidity to balance the sweetness
A healthier alternative to refined sugar
Free from artificial colours, flavours& preservatives
Family-friendly
Simple to make with everyday ingredients
A beautifully rich preserve made with plenty of homemade love.
Storage
Spoon into a sterilised glass jar while still warm.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Always use a clean spoon when serving to help keep the jam fresh.
Jordanna's tip
This jam pairs beautifully with my homemade bread recipe, fluffy New York-style pancakes or layered into my classic Victoria sponge recipe.
Simple ingredients. Real fruit. Homemade with love.