Easy Raspberry Jam Recipe

raspberry jam in a glass jar with a light colored background

Everybody needs an easy raspberry jam recipe! This homemade raspberry jam is delicious and easy to make. You only need 3 ingredients and about 25 minutes and you'll have a yummy spread to use for any bread variation, waffles, scones, cheesecake, or any of your other favorite foods/desserts!

Course Sauces, Dressing

Keyword homemade jam, easy raspberry jam recipe, raspberry jam

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings cups

Calories 928kcal

Author Abbey Rodriguez

Ingredients

5 cups raspberries (about 20 oz)
2 cups granulated sugar
1.5 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Add the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice into a medium-sized saucepan (make sure to leave a few inches at the top to ward off splattering).
Turn the heat to medium-high and mix the fruit and sugar together until the sugar dissolves and releases its juice.
Continue to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until much of the liquid has thickened and evaporated and the liquid in the pot has reached 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Transfer the jam to a glass jar, seal it with a lid, and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours until the jam cools. Enjoy!

Notes

Another good way to test if your jam is done is with the plate test. When you begin making the jam, stick a plate in the freezer. To test if your jam is done, remove the plate from the freezer and scoop a thin spot of jam on the plate. Allow the jam to cool for 30-45 seconds. Then use your finger to push the jam. If the jam wrinkles, it is done. If the jam stays liquid, continue to cook it for another 5 or so minutes, then repeat.

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