Bear Jam Recipe
Bear Jam Recipe creates a delicious homemade preserve perfect for breakfast treats. This sweet jam combines fresh berries with honey for amazing flavor.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Mason jars (8 oz size)
- Ladle for filling jars
- Fine mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Wash all berries thoroughly under cold water.
- Add berries to large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir berries gently until they start releasing juices.
- Add honey and mix well with wooden spoon.
- Bring mixture to a gentle rolling boil slowly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract to mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and stir until well combined completely.
- Test consistency by dropping jam on cold plate.
- Remove from heat when jam reaches desired thickness.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized mason jars immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe berries for the best flavor and natural sweetness
- Sterilize jars in boiling water before filling with hot jam
- Adjust honey amount based on berry sweetness and preference
- Skim foam during cooking for clearer, smoother final texture
- Store opened jars in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks