Quick Raspberry Jam
To preserve the fresh taste of raspberries, this method for jam uses just a little sugar and cooks the fruit for less than 10 minutes. The wide surface area of a skillet helps the berries break down and the sugar melt into syrup quickly. The resulting jam can be refrigerated or enjoyed right away while it’s still warm. Tangy and not too sweet, it’s delicious slathered over biscuits, scones or toast, spooned over yogurt or oatmeal, or used in savory dishes, like biscuit breakfast sandwiches or grilled pork.
- Total:
- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 1(6-ounce/170-gram) container of raspberries (1½ cups)
- ⅓cup/76 grams granulated sugar
- ½teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a large skillet. Set over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves and starts to boil, 1 to 2 minutes.Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and gently smashing the berries, until the liquid thickens to the consistency of syrup, 4 to 5 minutes. Skim off and discard any pale pink foam on the surface. Remove from the heat.Step 3
Cool until warm or room temperature to use immediately or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use. The jam can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.