Homemade Mulberry Jam with Vanilla Bean
A quick and easy small-batch mulberry jam infused with the warm aroma of vanilla bean, perfect for fresh mulberries and simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 ounces) of jam 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mulberries (about 300 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 whole vanilla bean pod (seeds scraped)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
Instructions
- Rinse the mulberries gently under cold water and drain. Remove any stems or leaves.
- Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds into a small bowl. Set aside the pod.
- In a medium saucepan, combine mulberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla seeds, and the vanilla pod. Stir gently to mix.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the jam thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Test doneness by placing a spoonful of jam on a cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it is ready.
- Remove and discard the vanilla pod. Optionally, strain the jam through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother texture.
- Spoon the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal tightly, and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate once cooled. The jam will thicken further and can be kept refrigerated for up to three weeks.
Notes
Stir gently during simmering to prevent scorching and maintain berry chunks for texture. Use fresh lemon juice for best pectin activity. Test jam set with cold plate test. Vanilla bean pod enhances aroma more than seeds alone. For smoother jam, strain after cooking. Reduce sugar cautiously to maintain texture and shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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