Blackberry and Raspberry Jam is made with just 4 ingredients and no pectin. So fruity and delicious, it’s perfect for afternoon tea!
Today I’m bringing you Blackberry and Raspberry Jam! Having read about the early bramble season I couldn’t wait to go to our local park to see if I could find any blackberries last weekend.
Sure enough there were ripe blackberries but not in huge quantities so there was a lot of pain to gain because of course the big lush blackberries are always the ones that are completely out of reach! After buying my daughter an ice cream and watching her play in the park we came home with our booty (I say we, my daughter really has no interest in blackberries)!
The following day I found myself in another part of town and found a hidden pathway next to some allotments which was virtually overgrown with swathes of blackberries far bigger and juicier than the booty from the previous day. With no bag on me I found an old but fairly clean polystyrene cup on the ground and used that to pick many more blackberries with my 2 children waiting patiently asking when we could go home!
I remember my mum picking blackberries as a kid and I expect I didn’t join in either! On one occasion she fell into the brambles by the side of the road on a sloping embankment (so I blame my genes)!
When I came home I knew I had to make jam (yes this is my guilty pleasure) but wanted to make Blackberry and Raspberry Jam as I had some raspberries in the freezer. Not wanting to drown out the raspberry flavour with the blackberries I knew I need to have an equal quantity of each fruit.
As I only had 310 g of raspberries that is what dictated the quantities of this recipe which will make 2 average sized jars of jam. So please feel free to scale this recipe up if you have more fruit, the timings may be affected though!
So what was the jam like?
Well my son was my first guinea pig and he nodded his head madly before he could speak with a mouth full of scone. Then I garnered my husband’s opinion (who hates fruit with bits in) who said it was really nice and would be even better if I had sieved it!! I was really impressed with the rich colour and the intensely fruity taste which was delicious on a scone!
More Blackberry Recipes
If you’d like to see more ways of using foraged blackberries after you’ve made my Blackberry and Raspberry Jam then check out these recipes:
- Easy Blackberry & Apple Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Easy Seedless Blackberry Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Blackberry & Apple Loaf – Fab Food 4 All
- Apple & Blackberry Crumble – Greedy Gourmet
- Blackberry Flapjacks – Utterly Scrummy
- Gluten Free Blackberry Blondies – Maison Cupcake
- Blackberry, Golden Raspberry, Banana & Chocolate Fruit Tart – Kavey Eats
- Blackberry & Bourbon Eton Mess – Cook Sister
I’m sure you’ll love my Blackberry & Raspberry Jam so do leave a comment and rating below. You can even share your jam with me by tagging @FabFood4All on social media!
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Blackberry and Raspberry Jam
Ingredients
- 310 g Blackberries
- 310 g Raspberries I used frozen
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 50 ml Water
- 620 g Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Put blackberries, raspberries, water and lemon juice in a preserving pan (or very large pan) and bring slowly to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until fruit is soft.
- Add sugar, stirring over a low heat until it has all dissolved.
- Bring pan to a rolling boil and time for 6 minutes.
- Take pan off heat and put a few drops of jam on a chilled plate and plae in fridge for a minute.
- Push your finger through the jam and if it feels jelly like and forms a crinkle then it is ready.
- If not put pan back on heat and boil for another 2 minutes and so on.
- Skim any scum off with a spoon.
- Ladle the jam into sterilised warm jars and put lids on immediately, if using cellophane put waxed discs on and allow to cool before adding cellophane lids.
- Label once cool.
Notes
Sterilise jars by washing in hot soapy water or dishwashing, filling with boiling water, emptying and then placing in oven for 20 minutes at 140°C then leave in oven until jam is ready. Washed lids should be sterilised with boiling water and then left to drain.
Lucy Parissi
I have many scars from trying to reach for blackberries but luckily both my kids get very competitive whenever we go picking in the park. I love blackberries so much – keep meaning to post some recipes but can never find enough of them. Luckily you can buy them now! This jam looks so delicious – especially with some homemade bread – yum.
Camilla
Yes picking brambles does come with quite a lot of pain and scratches but I suppose it all adds to the experience! No pain, no gain as they say!
Honest Mum
Nothing beats homemade jam, these are stunning! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Camilla
Thanks Vicki:-)
Paul Wilson
What a great colour.
Camilla
Thanks Paul:-)
Stuart Vettese
Great way to use those bountiful rasps and blackberries. And of course, Scottish berries are the best ๐
Camilla
Yes I expect all the rain you get makes them plumper:-)
Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes
Gorgeous colour to the jam, I need to get foraging soon though it’s been tipping it down on and off today, maybe next weekend instead!
Thanks for linking to my muffins ๐
Camilla
Thanks Jen, we managed to avoid the rain today:-)
Heather Haigh
I too have some raspberries in the freezer – had a fabulous crop this year but nearly finished now. Blackberries just coming so I will have a go at this when they get a bit more plentiful. It looks a lovely rich colour – can’t wait to try it.
Camilla
Thanks Heather, hope you enjoy it:-)
Keep Calm and Fanny On
Your jams always look smashing, this is one of my favourites with such strong memories for me… Thanks!
Camilla
Aah, thank you for your kind words:-)
Kavey
Love love love blackberry jam, it’s one of my favourites, from foraging the berries to making it and of course eating it. Thanks for sharing my tart recipe!
Camilla
Me too, have just realised I should have put a link to my Blackberry & Apple Jam too LOL!
Emily @amummytoo
You are the queen of jam! ๐ Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek – sorry I’m a bit late over! Have Pinned this post and scheduled in a tweet. New linky live at 6 ๐ x
Camilla
Aah thanks, that put a smile on my face when I read that:-) I just love making jam!
Elizabeth
Oooh lovely! We grew up on home made jam made from foraged berries. It is the absolute best! A perfect Credit Crunch Munch entry ๐
Camilla
Thanks Elizabeth, it’s so satisfying isn’t it!