Blackberry-Raspberry Jam

Looking for a simple, yet mindful and wholesome task to put your heart into this weekend?
Fill your home with the scent of warm berries as you cook up some fresh jam.
Whether you are searching for a new hobby, the perfect homemade gift, or simply wondering what to do with your leftover berries, jam creation is something you don't want to overlook!

half and half raspberries and blackberries on dish outdoors

Preparation

The process consists of just a few steps, and the only ingredients you will need are:

Berries of your choice (My Recipe: 2 cups blackberries, 1 cup raspberries)

Sugar (1:3 ratio to berries)

Lemon juice

Be sure to have a calm, clean kitchen before you begin cooking to add ease to the whole process.
The only materials you will need are:

Large saucepan

Slotted spoon/fork/masher (for mashing berries)

Jars (for storing finished jam)

Blackberry-Raspberry Jam Recipe

1. Wash berries.
2. Heat berries in saucepan at medium-high heat.

blackberries and raspberries in saucepan on stove

3. As the berries warm, mash them with a slotted spoon/fork/masher.

blackberry raspberry jam boiling on stove

4. Add sugar and lemon juice (to flavor).

5. Skim off light-colored residue which rises to the surface.

6. Bring to a low boil and stir occasionally until the mixture thickens (about 20 minutes).

blackberry raspberry jam dripping off metal spoon

boiling blackberry raspberry jam in saucepan

7. Pour into jars and allow to cool.

How To Jam
Trust your instincts.
You don't need to be watching the clock too closely on this one, making jam is all about feeling its gradual changes and understanding what you expect from the finished product.
See what you can learn from the berries as they dissolve, bubbling with sweetness.
Be mindfully present for the entire process.
Breathe deeply, move with purpose (even, and especially, in the kitchen).
Find your sense of gratitude.

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