Easy 30-Minute Blackberry Jam

Instructions:

1. Rinse the blackberries thoroughly and pat them dry.
2. Place berries in a large heavy-bottomed pot and use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to lightly crush about half of the berries.
3. Add the granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice to the pot.
4. Stir over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
5. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
6. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid reduces and the jam looks glossy and thick.
7. Perform the Plate Test: Spoon a small amount of jam onto a chilled plate and place it in the freezer for 1 minute. If the jam wrinkles when pushed with a finger, it has reached the gel stage.
8. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to glass canning jars.