Mulberry Jam
Blackberry jam is a thick and sweet preserve, with a vibrant touch due to the pH adjusted with citric acid, which enhances the fresh flavor of the forest fruits.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • blackberries
  • 6.2% approx
  • 3.3 - 3.4 For this pH, we will need to add 1.0 g of citric acid per kg of clean fruit. We note that 1 g of citric acid is equivalent to about 15 ml of lemon juice.
  • Medium - approx 0.5%

Ingredients

  • 750 gx" grams
  • 375 gx/2" grams
  • 112 ml0.15 .x
  • 13 ml0.018 . x
  • 2 0.006 . x
  • 11 ml15 . x
Step-by-step Guide

Blackberry Preserves

  • 1 Kg of fresh blackberries, cleaned and stemless.
  • 1 Kg of white sugar.
  • Juice from 1 freshly squeezed lemon.
  • Mix the blackberries with the sugar in a large container and let macerate for 12 hours at room temperature.
  • Pour the contents of the container into a large pot and add the lemon juice.
  • Bring the pot to medium-high heat until it begins to boil, and let it boil for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the contents with a fine strainer, separating the blackberries from the liquid, and set the blackberries aside.
  • Return the liquid to the pot and bring it to a boil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the blackberries back into the liquid in the pot and let it all boil together for another 5 minutes.
  • Strain the contents again, separating the blackberries from the liquid and set them aside.
  • Return the liquid to the pot and bring to a boil for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the blackberries back to the liquid, let it boil for another 5 minutes while skimming, removing any foam that forms on the surface.
  • Fill the sterilized glass jars with the boiling jam, leaving a small margin at the top, and seal immediately.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • Use 500 grams of sugar for every kilogram of clean blackberries to ensure a balanced sweetness.
  • Add 150 grams of water for every kilogram of blackberries to help achieve the proper texture.
  • Incorporate 18 grams of pectin per kilogram of blackberries to ensure the jam sets correctly.
  • To achieve a bright flavor, add 6 grams of lemon juice for every 100 grams of sugar used.