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Prep for Winter with Perfect Homemade Jam: 5 Easy Recipes

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As the chill of winter approaches, what better way to prepare than by stocking your pantry with jars of homemade jam? Not only do these jams taste delicious, but they also bring warmth and sweetness to any winter morning. Here are five easy jam recipes that will make sure you don’t enter winter without your jam stash!

1. Classic Strawberry Jam

For this delightful strawberry jam, you’ll need:

  • 4 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

  • 1 cup of honey

  • Juice of 1 lemon

In a heavy bottom pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches the desired consistency, pour into sterilized jars and seal.

2. Zesty Orange Marmalade

Citrus lovers, this one’s for you:

  • 4 oranges, peeled and sliced

  • 1 lemon, peeled and sliced

  • Water

  • Honey (use half the weight of the prepared fruit)

Place the citrus fruits in a pot and add water just enough to cover them. Boil until the peels are tender. Measure the fruit and water mixture, then add honey in half the amount of the prepared fruit by weight. Boil until it sets when tested on a cold plate. Seal in jars.

3. Blueberry Vanilla Jam

A delightful twist on a traditional favorite:

  • 3 cups of fresh blueberries

  • 3/4 cup of honey

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Mash the blueberries slightly in a pot, add honey, lemon juice, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened. Pour into jars and seal.

4. Peach Cinnamon Jam

For a touch of spice:

  • 4 cups of peeled and chopped peaches

  • 3/4 cup of honey

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a pot and boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the jam reaches a thick consistency. Pour into jars and seal.

5. Raspberry & Chia Seed Jam

A healthier option:

  • 3 cups of fresh raspberries

  • 1/2 cup of honey

  • 2 tablespoons of chia seeds

Combine raspberries and honey in a pot and bring to a boil. Crush the berries slightly, add the chia seeds, and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool and pour into jars. The chia seeds will help set the jam.

With these recipes, you can easily prepare a variety of delightful jams without using sugar. Enjoy spreading them on toast, swirling into yogurt, or even dolloping onto pancakes. Get ready for winter and ensure your breakfasts are a little sweeter with your very own homemade jams. Happy jamming!