Haskap Berry Jam (Honeyberry Jam)
This simple haskap jam is just sugar and fruit, and has a rich flavor and beautiful deep color.
Servings: 48 servings, makes 3 half pint jars
Equipment
- Canning Jars, Lids, and Rings
Ingredients
- 2 cups haskap berries honeyberries, washed and de-stemmed
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Add the haskap berries and sugar to a deep saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the berries release their juice, keep it at a boil, stirring down the foam, until the jam reaches gel stage. Test on a plate chilled in the freezer or with a thermometer (220°F at sea level).
- Pack into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace, and seal with two-part lids.
- Refrigerate for immediate use, or process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes for shelf-stable jars.
Notes
Fruit and Sugar: Use equal parts haskap berries and sugar by volume. Tart varieties make the best jam.
Yield: 2 cups of berries with 2 cups of sugar makes about 3 half-pint jars.
No Pectin or Lemon: Haskaps are high in natural pectin and tart enough to set and can safely on their own, so no added pectin or lemon juice is needed.
Less Sugar: You can reduce the sugar for a more tart jam. Expect a longer cook time and a slightly lower yield. Sugar-free sweeteners won't gel, so use a tested low-sugar pectin if cutting sugar dramatically.
Frozen Berries: Cook straight from frozen without thawing first, since a slow thaw loses juice.
Seedless / Jelly: The seeds are small and soft, so most people leave them in. For a smooth jelly, strain the cooked berries for juice and follow a blueberry jelly method with added pectin, since the pectin is in the skins.
Altitude Adjustment: Process for 10 minutes below 6,000 feet, or 15 minutes above 6,000 feet. Gel stage also drops about 1 degree per 500 feet of elevation.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.02mg
