Seedless Blackberry Jam

My mom and I have gone on a few road trips this summer and we've come across a lot of farms and little shops which sold the most amazing jams. All were made with such great flavors and seriously tasted so good. Obviously, I just had to learn how to make it myself. I started by replacing the sugar with Stevia for a much healthier treat. I decided to use some blackberries that we bought from a farm the other day, but look out for future recipes with more unique twists!

                

One ingredient you'll need to get is pectin, which creates the jam consistency we're looking for. If you don't mind the added sugar, you can use honey instead.  You can also replace the blackberries with raspberries if that's what you prefer. Start by blending your berries in a food processor or blender for about 10 seconds. Pour the mixture into a mesh strainer and push the blackberry juice through with a wooden spoon. Now you have your seedless blackberries! You can skip this step entirely if you don't mind the seeds, but blackberries have very large seeds.

      

Next, pour your blackberry juice into a large saucepan with your lemon juice and stir together. Turn the heat on high, add in the pectin, and bring to a roaring boil. Stir in your Stevia and reduce heat to med-high, keeping it at a steady boil. Stir constantly for about 15-20 minutes. You should start to see your mixture thicken on your spoon. After 15 minutes, place a small amount onto a plate and let it cool. It should set on the plate fairly quickly if the mixture is ready. Once it's done, just ladle your jam into a mason jar, close tightly, and let it cool for about an hour. Eat immediately or store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

                   

There are so many different things you can do with jam. Try it as a filling for your favorite cookie recipe, as a spread on sandwiches, crackers, or even as a dip with veggies. The possibilities are endless!

                   

If you want to learn how to sterilize mason jars to store the jam in your cabinet for long periods of time, click here.

Makes 8 Oz

Recipe:

4 Cups Blackberries

3 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Pouch of Liquid Pectin

2 Cups of Stevia

*Blend blackberries and strain for seedless jam