Description
A delightful and flavorful winter berry jam infused with vanilla, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed winter berries (such as cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the berries have broken down and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Seal the jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, you can blend the mixture before transferring it to jars.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of the berries.
- This jam can also be used as a filling for pastries or as a topping for desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg