Blackberry Jam

Recipe View Gather all ingredients and have your equipment ready. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, gently mash the blackberries using a potato masher, releasing their vibrant juices. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the sugar, ensuring it's well incorporated into the mashed blackberries. Remove 1 tablespoon of the blackberry juice and set aside in a small bowl. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In the small bowl with the reserved blackberry juice, whisk in the cornstarch until smooth, creating a slurry. This will help thicken the jam beautifully. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the saucepan with the blackberries and sugar. Stir to combine. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and continue to cook, stirring often, until the jam has thickened to your desired consistency. This should take approximately 15-20 minutes. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the ground cinnamon and allspice, infusing the jam with warm, aromatic notes. (1 minute)

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the jam cool slightly, about 30-45 minutes, before transferring it to a clean bowl or jar. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Once cooled, stir in the fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor and act as a natural preservative. (1 minute)

Recipe View Cover the jam and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before serving. (at least 2 hours)