Mulberry Jam Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

Note: This recipe calls for mulberries, a fruit much like blackberries although smaller, less tart, and not as juicy. Mulberry trees can be found in residential areas of cities all over the northeast; if you don't have access to them, you can substitute blackberries or a mixture of blackberries and blueberries. After canning, the jam will keep indefinitely at room temperature. Once opened, it will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.

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Recipe Details

Mulberry Jam Recipe

Active 10 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 16 servings

Makes 2 half-pint jars

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups mulberries, rinsed (the tiny green stems do not need to be removed)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Drop heat to medium-low and add jars and their lids. Simmer for 10 minutes to sterilize. Using tongs, remove jars and lids and place on a clean towel to let cool.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, combine mulberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute, then drop to a simmer. Cook fruit, stirring occasionally, until foam subsides and mixture thickens slightly, about 7 minutes.
Using a ladle, carefully transfer hot jam to sterilized jars. Wipe mouths of jars clean and screw on lids very tightly. Let cool at room temperature for at least 8 hours before using.

Special equipment

2 half-pint Ball jars with lids

This Recipe Appears In

The Urban Gardener: Foraging Berries in Brooklyn

Jams & Jellies

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82	Calories
0g	Fat
21g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	82
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 8mg	40%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 43mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.