Mixed Berry Jam

This homemade Mixed Berry Jam recipe is simple to make with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Homemade jam is easy to make with pectin.

If you are looking for a great recipe to try, you’ll love my Triple Berry Jam. It’s a combination of strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. A very tasty combination.

I love to stock up on berries when they are in season and plop them in the freezer. There is absolutely nothing wrong with freezing berries. If you freeze them at the peak of perfection, they maintain impeccable taste when you need them later. Try my Raspberry Rhubarb Jam recipe.

How do you make homemade jam?

My mom and dad taught us so much. I remember asking my mom one day, how hard is it to make your own jam?? She said simple. You start with fresh ingredients, a little sugar, citrus pectin and cook it on the stove top. Then can it up. Simple. I will say that homemade jam takes patience and time. You need to focus completely on the pot of jam or you will burn it. Do it on a day you can completely focus on a great pot of homemade jam.

Order a Ball Enamel Water Canner. This will be your favorite tool for making homemade jams, pickles, and more. The kit comes with everything you’ll need to get going!

What is the difference between jam, preserves, and jelly?

I’ve been asked many times, what is the difference between jam, preserves, and jelly! Jam is made up of slightly more sugar than fruit, preserves are more fruit than sugar and jelly is made out of fruit juice. All of these will typically have some sort of citrus pectin to make them gel.

How do you make Mixed Berry Jam with Pectin?

Cook the strawberries, blueberries and blackberries over low to medium heat until soft. Lightly mash the fruit with a potato masher. Meanwhile, prepare a boiling water canner. Heat the jars and lids in simmering water until ready to use. (note: I use a commercial pectin, called Pomona’s Pectin in all of my jams- you can buy it on Amazon.)

In a large measuring cup, combine 2 cups sugar with the pectin. Add the lemon juice and sugar-pectin mixture to the berries. Over high heat, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Boil for 1 minute. Add the remaining 5 cups of sugar immediately, and bring back to a hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn the heat on low to medium. Skim foam if necessary.

How do I eliminate the foam on top of the jam?

I also use a vegetable defoamer to eliminate foam. This is something used in the production of maple syrup and is also available online. After the jam comes to a rolling boil, sprinkle in the defoamer and stir. It will knock down the foam.

How do you can homemade jam?

Ladle hot jam into the hot jars, leaving ½ inch head-space. Wipe the rim of the jar with a damp paper towel. Center the lid on the jar. Apply the band until the fit is fingertip tight. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove the jars and allow to cool completely. I use a pair of rubber-tipped tongs to easily handle hot jars. Check the lids for seal after 24 hours. The lid should not flex up and down when the center is pressed. Store jars in a cool, dry place.

More Jam Recipes

• Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
• Raspberry Peach Jam

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Mixed Berry Jam

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Making homemade jam is super simple and oh so yummy!

Course: Preserves

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 jars

Calories: 494kcal

Author: Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

Mixed Berry Jam

• ▢ 3 cups strawberries
• ▢ 2 ½ cups blueberries
• ▢ 2 ½ cups blackberries
• ▢ 7 cups granulated sugar divided
• ▢ 1 (1.75-ounce) package fruit pectin
• ▢ 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Mixed Berry Jam

• In a 8-quart saucepan, cook the strawberries, blueberries and blackberries over low to medium heat until soft. Lightly mash the fruit with a potato masher. Meanwhile, prepare a boiling water canner. Heat the jars and lids in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• In a large measuring cup, combine 2 cups sugar with the pectin. Add the lemon juice and sugar-pectin mixture to the berries. Over high heat, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Boil for 1 minute. Add the remaining 5 cups of sugar immediately, and bring back to a hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn the heat on low to medium. Skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle hot jam into the hot jars, leaving ½ inch head-space. Wipe the rim of the jar with a damp paper towel. Center the lid on the jar. Apply the band until the fit is fingertip tight. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove the jars and allow to cool completely. Check the lids for seal after 24 hours. The lid should not flex up and down when the center is pressed. Store jars in a cool, dry place.

Recipe Notes

I use a pair of rubber-tipped tongs to easily handle hot jars.

Do NOT turn jars upside down to seal. Jam can potentially get under the seal and it will NOT seal properly!

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 123g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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