{"id":1504,"date":"2023-07-26T15:02:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T14:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:20:29","slug":"homemade-raspberry-jam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/homemade-raspberry-jam\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Raspberry Jam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Jam From Fresh Summer Raspberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer fruits = amazing jam! If you have a glut of summer berries or soft fruits, there&#8217;s no better way to preserve them than turn them into delicious jams and jellies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade raspberry jam is the simplest of them all and is an easy way to get started with jam-making.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1504_97420f-04{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1504_97420f-04 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1504_97420f-04\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1504_ea8e0c-9a.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1504_ea8e0c-9a kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#recipe\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Jump to recipe<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A delicious way to use fresh raspberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been fruit picking and got a glut of summer raspberries, you\u2019ll know that they don\u2019t keep for long. After you\u2019ve eaten as many as you can, one of the best things you can do is turn them into raspberry jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me \u2013 later in the year, when it\u2019s dark and cold outside, and you\u2019ve got a sweet, well-preserved jar of liquid summer to spread on your breakfast toast, you\u2019ll be pleased you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is raspberry jam hard to make?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think jam-making sounds hard \/ a lot of work \/ scary (boiling sugar &#8211; eek!) \/ all of the above, then raspberry jam is your friend. It\u2019s by far the easiest jam to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For amazing homemade raspberry jam, you only need two ingredients: raspberries and granulated sugar. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, it only takes about 15 minutes &#8211; and because raspberries are high in pectin, the jam sets easily. Basically, it\u2019s a well-behaved recipe that never fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two ingredients? That\u2019s all?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep. Some recipes will include pectin or lemon juice, or oil. You might need those items for making other soft fruit jams such as strawberry, but raspberries really don\u2019t need them. Keep it simple and you\u2019ll have great homemade raspberry jam.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1504_b9db49-fe alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1504_217d6e-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_dda9af-1f\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sterilise jars for jam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One step you can\u2019t skip in making homemade jam is sterilising the jars beforehand, to get rid of any bacteria lurking in the jars or lids. If you don\u2019t sterilise them you could end up with a jar of mould instead of jam. Luckily it\u2019s really easy to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve bought new jars especially for your jam, or you\u2019re re-using jars, the method is the same. If you need jars, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cgrStu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">get them on amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, run the jars and lids through the dishwasher on a hot wash, or wash them by hand in hot, soapy water. Make sure both the jars and lids get a thorough clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, put your wet jars and lids on a baking tray and pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes at about 160C. Keep them there until you\u2019re ready to fill them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/homemade-raspberry-jam-pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Raspberry Jam\" class=\"wp-image-1505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/homemade-raspberry-jam-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/homemade-raspberry-jam-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/homemade-raspberry-jam-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/homemade-raspberry-jam-pin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"recipe\" class=\"kt-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_d89551-a9\">Quick and Easy Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep time: 5 minutes<br>Cook time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2kg fresh raspberries<br>2kg white granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put an empty small plate or saucer in the freezer. You\u2019ll use this to check if your jam is ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip the raspberries into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat them on a medium heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon. They\u2019ll soften and the juice will start to run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring the fruit to the boil, stirring all the time, and boil for 4-5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the sugar and bring back to the boil, again stirring all the time. Once at boiling point, boil for 5-6 minutes. Never leave the pan! It could boil over really quickly if you leave it unattended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the heat and put a spoonful of jam onto your chilled plate and let it cool for a minute. Push the tip of your finger through the jam. If it wrinkles on the surface (and looks like jam!) it\u2019s ready. If it\u2019s still liquid and doesn\u2019t wrinkle, it\u2019s not ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it\u2019s not ready, turn the heat back on and bring to the boil. Boil for another 2 minutes and do the test again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once it\u2019s ready, turn off the heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your jars out of the oven and use a ladle to fill them with jam. Screw on the lids tightly and leave to cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Homemade Raspberry Jam Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t overboil your jam as this can mean it\u2019s either harder to set or it can become too thickened and hard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you get some scum on the surface of the boiling jam, just leave it until the heat\u2019s turned off. Then you can easily remove it with a metal spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s easier to fill your jam jars if you get a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=jam+funnel&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">metal funnel<\/a><\/strong>. If you use one of these, sterilise it along with your jars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might have seen jam kits with discs of waxed paper to cover the surface of the jam before sealing. I find these are just an extra place for bacteria to hide because you can\u2019t sterilise them before use. Just sterilise your jars as above and you\u2019ll be fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store the jam in a cool dark place or in the fridge. It should easily keep for 6-12 months. It may darken in colour as it ages but this won\u2019t affect the quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_607415-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_607415-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_607415-04\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_607415-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1504_607415-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_607415-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1504_607415-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1504_607415-04\">You might also like:<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/baked-breakfasts-for-lazy-weekend-mornings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2889\">Baked Breakfasts for Lazy Weekend Mornings<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/failsafe-chocolate-brownies\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1388\">Failsafe Chocolate Brownies<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-have-a-hygge-weekend\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1137\">How to Have a Hygge Weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer fruits = amazing jam! 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