Raspberry Jam
Raspberries cooked with sugar and lemon juice for 20 minutes to a soft set. Twenty-four servings of a spoonful in 30 minutes.
Build the Meal Around Raspberry Jam
- Scones
- Buttered toast
- Yoghurt
- Victoria sponge
How to Cook Raspberry Jam
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Mash the raspberries lightly with the sugar and lemon juice in a wide pan and leave for 10 minutes.
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Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, then boil hard for 20 minutes, skimming the foam.
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Test a drop on a chilled saucer. When it wrinkles, spoon the jam into clean jars. Cool and keep in the fridge.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Chill a saucer for the set test.
Skim the foam off as it cooks.
If your hob runs hot, test at 12 minutes.
Use a wide pan so it reduces faster.
Storing and Reheating
Keeps in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Questions and Answers
How long does Raspberry Jam take to make?
About 30 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 24.
What are the key tips for making Raspberry Jam?
Chill a saucer for the set test. Skim the foam off as it cooks. If your hob runs hot, test at 12 minutes. Use a wide pan so it reduces faster.
What should I serve with Raspberry Jam?
Scones; Buttered toast; Yoghurt; Victoria sponge.
How should Raspberry Jam be stored?
Keeps in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Is Raspberry Jam suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Raspberry Jam Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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