Along with the yummy peaches we got at the orchard on Sunday, we also brought home some fresh blackberries to make jam. I've made peach and strawberry jam before, so I decided to give blackberry a try. Jam is probably the easiest and most rewarding thing I've ever made! It seems like it would be super complicated, but it couldn't be easier.
Blackberry Jam // Recipe from Bobby Flay
4 cups of blackberries
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1. Put the blackberries in a food processor and pulse until chopped.
2. Pour the mixture into a skillet. Mix in the sugar and lemon juice.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture begins to bubble slightly, set your timer to cook the jam for about 10 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
4. Transfer to a container and let it come to room temperature.
Easy right? I decided to make a little video of the jam-tastic fun too. Haha. It's been awhile since my last iPhone video. I love making these things. Hopefully I will have time to film a few more with the 8mm app over the summer. I hope you like it!
Next on the list of jams to make...blueberry! Have you ever made jam before? What is your favorite flavor?
The new knit tutorial I had planned is coming early next week. A few cloudy days got in the way of the picture-taking process. I hope you have a happy Friday and a great weekend! Maybe you could give this jam recipe a try for breakfast. :)
The new knit tutorial I had planned is coming early next week. A few cloudy days got in the way of the picture-taking process. I hope you have a happy Friday and a great weekend! Maybe you could give this jam recipe a try for breakfast. :)
I love your teal dinner plates, they look perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love making jam! In fact, I made blueberry not that long ago. Here is my post about it: http://confessionsofanartmajor.blogspot.com/2012/04/peanut-butter-jelly-time.html
ReplyDeleteI loved this tutorial! so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI make blackberry jam every summer as there as loads of bushes in the hedgerows near us. I've also make blueberry before - yummy!
@NicolaJWhite
This is so cute! I've been thinking about making my own jam so I'll definitely be following this
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So adorable video, love the happy jam-tastic music! Wondeful, could be cool with more of those. Wondeful weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Blackberry jam is so deicious... every year I make strawberry jam, raspberry jam with berries from my garden, and peach jam! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletexo Julie
♥Julie Rose Sews♥
Such a wonderful video! It brightened my morning! I've never made jam before but I received all of the supplies for canning as a gift a couple of years ago. They are a bit dust covered now but I do have the best intentions for them! Maybe this year... P.S. My favorite jam is Ginger-Rhubarb...mmmm.....
ReplyDeleteAdorable video, especially the music! Great song :)
ReplyDeleteWe have thousands of blackberries in our garden - I'll definitely make some jam this summer! :)
I made mixed-berry jam and it turned out pretty good! But you gave me good tips, I love this post!
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith, congrats on your recent graduation. I discovered your delightful blog from Heather's recent post at Vintage Grey. This afternoon I made shortbread with jam centers and in my post I mentioned your jam making how-to (though I did not make my own jam but I will soon). Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious jam! Such a sweet, but simple treat! Have a lovely and creative weekend! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, that looks yummy. I love raspberry jam, too. Come to think of it, I love ALL jams. ha ha ha Susan
ReplyDeleteThe video is wonderful :) I didn't realize that making jam would be so easy, I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeletei loooove homemade marmelade! (is there a difference to jam?)
ReplyDeletemy all time favourite is cinnamon-PLUM! plum is simply the best on a nice slice of bread.
i am looking forward to your tutorial next week!
Selvi
www.cypressinthesun.blogspot.com
Love that video!
ReplyDeleteWe make jam every year. So far I've made strawberry, blackberrie, elderberrie, cherrie and plum. I must say my favorite is the plumjam. Homemade jams are the best ever, you just can't buy flavor like that in a shop.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO weird that you would post about jam on the day that I would download instructions on how to make jam, haha, must be fate!! x
ReplyDeleteI would very much like to attempt to make jam.. however, I think all the sugar might put me off actually eating it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet video- and a great song (You've Got Mail soundtrack...!)
ReplyDeleteThe video is very cool!!!
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I love this video. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and it has already become a favourite! All the posts I've read so far (I just got to the jam one a minute ago) has had me smiling and itching to comment, but I just couldn't stop reading! When I saw that you like to make jam as well, I just couldn't keep quiet anymore. I swear we have so many things in common it is a bit scary.
ReplyDeleteI've added you to my bookmarks already and am so excited to read more. Thank you!
nice posting. thanks for sharing
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