Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

Elevate breakfast and brunch with easy, sweet, tangy, homemade blackberry jam from fresh juicy blackberries.

With just a few simple ingredients you can create a delectable jam that will elevate your breakfasts and desserts to a new level.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

• Fresh and Flavorful – Fresh blackberries provide a sweet and tart balance that captures the perfect blackberry flavor burst
• Health Ingredients – By making homemade jam, you have control over the ingredients, avoiding preservatives, artificial colors, and excessive sugars commonly found in commercial jams. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
• Cost Effective – Homemade jam is more economical, especially if you grow your own blackberries or buy them during peak season.

Ingredients

• ½ pint fresh blackberries
• 1 tbsp agave or honey
• 1 tbsp cold water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Let’s Make Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

• Rinse blackberries under cool water and place them in a small saucepan.
• Add agave or honey and heat on medium-high until the juices boil.
• Reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Combine water and cornstarch in a separate small dish to make a slurry.
• Slowly drizzle the slurry into the berries stirring while adding.
• The mixture will begin to thicken. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 5 minutes.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Use Fresh Plump Berries – Start with fresh, ripe blackberries for the best flavor. Overripe or underripe berries can affect the taste, texture, and flavor. You can also use frozen blackberries for this recipe.
• Adjust the Sweetness – make this recipe as sweet as you like by adding more agave or honey as the berries cook down. I recommend tasting as you go.
• Let Sit Before Serving – the jam will continue to thicken a bit as it cools. Cool it at room temperature and then use it on toast, pancakes, and waffles.
• Storage – Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I store my jams in small, lidded Mason jars.