3-Ingredient Blackberry Jam

3-Ingredient Blackberry Jam is incredibly easy to make. Takes just 5 minutes & requires no cooking. Super quick & the perfect recipe for blackberry lovers.

Are you overflowing with berries right now? We have a TON & I’m not complaining. The kids are crazy for blackberries & I’m pulling out all my favorite blackberry recipes to use up these gems.

One thing I’m always making is this easy freezer jam. It’s so simple to make & delicious on just about anything. We always have some in the fridge. My favorite jam recipe is this 3-ingredient blackberry jam.

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When I first started making homemade jam I did it marmalade style. This meant cooking it for nearly an hour, standing there minding it the whole time.

You have to get the temp just right & if you overcook, well then you have a solid mass of inedible goo when it chills. That’s no Bueno.

Blackberry Jam

So over the years I have worked & reworked probably half a dozen or more recipes from grandma’s cookbook. Finally, I came up with this simple 3-ingredient recipe that takes ZERO time on the stove.

3-Ingredient Jam

That’s right- no cooking. Just a bowl & a whisk is all you need. Pretty good, right?

Now you can see why it’s become my favorite recipe to make & why it’s so easy to keep the homemade jam in the fridge at all times.

Mmmmmmmm, you can make this with frozen berries too. My secret for mashing the berries perfectly- put them in a zip-top bag & squish, squish, squish. Then put in your bowl, add your other ingredients & whisk, whisk, whisk. That’s it.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can I use frozen blackberries?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. Just be sure to thaw them before starting the recipe so that they are easily crushed during the preparation process.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.

Can this jam be frozen?

Absolutely and I encourage you to keep it frozen unless you are using it. I try to only thaw what I intend to use for the week.

Blackberry Freezer Jam

How many can this serve?

This recipe makes about 12-16 ounces. I like to portion it into small 2-4 ounce jars so I am only thawing what we can reasonably eat before it would spoil. Those tiny little jars make great gifts for the neighbors too.

What is Ultra-Gel?

Ultra gel is a thickener similar to pectin. There is a link to the exact one that I used for this recipe below.

recipe for blackberry jam

Can this recipe be doubled?

You can, and we do it often. Just double it up & then mix it all together. You’ll have enough jam to last you all year long.

Can I use pectin instead of Ultra Gel?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. While they both have thickening properties, they act upon the fruit in jams and jellies differently.

Pectin is a water-soluble fiber that is divided into very fine particles. It is usually used in cooked jam recipes because when heated with a sugar solution, it bonds with the sugar molecules and expands, thus creating a stable, gelled preserve.

Clear Jel is a modified cornstarch that is usually recommended for canning because it doesn’t lose its thickening powers after extended heating. A conventional cornstarch will start to break down at high heat and also doesn’t thicken high acid liquids well.

This really is the easiest & most delicious jam you’ll ever make.

HOW DO YOU MAKE 3-Ingredient Blackberry Jam?

1. Place the berries in a strong zip-top bag, seal & squish with your hands until no large chunks remain.
2. Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Add sugar, ultra gel and lemon juice if using.
4. Whisk briskly for approx 3 minutes.
5. Let sit for 2 minutes before transferring to sterile jars – keep refrigerated.

What is the best way to store leftover blackberry jam?

I keep ours refrigerated in small, airtight jars for up to 10 days. Remember that this doesn’t have preservatives like what you find in the store. So anything that you can’t use within that 10 days should be kept in the freezer.

Can this recipe be canned?

I have not personally tried it. But you can fill sterilized jars with the mixture, leaving 1/2″ headspace. Wipe the sealing edge of the jar with a clean, damp paper towel. Adjust lids & process in a boiling water bath or pressure canner for the proper amount of time for your elevation.

To make homemade blackberry jam you will need…

• blackberries
• granulated sugar
• ultra gel
• lemon juice – optional

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Products I love when making blackberry jam…

This easy blackberry jam recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade jam before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this jam recipe.

• Food Thickener for Canning
• Balloon Whisk
• granulated sugar
• jars
• lemon juice
• zip-top bags
• spatulas
• Mixing Bowl

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3-Ingredient Blackberry Jam

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Servings: 16 ounces

3-Ingredient Blackberry Jam is incredibly easy to make. Takes just 5 minutes & requires no cooking. Super quick & the perfect recipe for blackberry lovers.

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 1 minute min

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups blackberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup E-Z Gel Instant Food Thickener
• 1 tbsp lemon juice opt

Instructions

• Place the berries in a strong zip-top bag, seal & squish with your hands until no large chunks remain.
• Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
• Add sugar, ultra-gel and lemon juice if using.
• Whisk briskly for approx 3 minutes.
• Let sit 2 minutes before transferring to sterile jars - keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 13g

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