Mixed Fruit Jam
This no-pectin Mixed Fruit Jam uses apples, grapes, and lemon as a base to help any combination of fruits set perfectly. Customize it with your favorite berries or whatever fruit needs using up in your kitchen.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups apples - washed, peeled, diced in 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 cup grapes - green and red, washed, cut in 4's
- 1 cup strawberries - washed, and diced in 1/2" chunks
- 1 cup blueberries - washed, cut in half
- ½ cup cane sugar - or granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice - fresh squeezed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put metal spoons in the freezer (to test the jam later).
- Into a medium saucepan, add the apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cane sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Over medium heat, stir and mash the mixture until it comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, cook for 20 minutes while stirring and mashing frequently, or until the fruit becomes thick and jammy.NOTE: Use an immersion blender around the 15 minute mark for a more smooth jam.
- Remove a spoon from the freezer and dribble several drops of jam onto the spoon. Wait a few seconds, and then run your finger through the jam. If it leaves a line and does not fill back in, the jam is done. If it runs back in on itself, cook the jam for an additional 5 minutes and check again.
- Remove jam from the heat and carefully pour into two, 8 ounce jars. Allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing with an airtight lid or ring and lid. Storing information below.
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RECIPE NOTES
- The apples, grapes, and lemon juice are essential for body and texture, but you can swap the strawberries and blueberries for any fruits you want. Examples are apricots, cherries, raspberries, peaches, cranberries, etc. Just make sure your fruit is equal to 5 cups.
- Frozen fruit can be used in place of fresh fruit, though you might need to adjust cooking times to get the right consistency.
STORING INFORMATION:
- Refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.
- Frozen for up to 1 year. Place frozen jam in the refrigerator overnight before using. Enjoy within 4 weeks once thawed.
- Always use clean utensils to prevent contamination. Discard if you notice any mold, off odors, or signs of spoilage.
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