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Elderberry Jam

Elderberry jam is a delicious and healthy spread for toast or a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups elderberries, picked off their stems
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ whole lemon, juiced
  • 2-3 TBSP frozen apple juice concentrate or ¾ cup apple juice
  • 1 TBSP pectin

Instructions

  • With a fork, pick elderberries off their stems. You can freeze them beforehand to make this easier.
  • Place the elderberries, lemon juice, apple juice concentrate, and sugar in a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium heat until the elderberries are mostly popped.
  • Add the pectin, stir well, and continue to boil for another 5 mins.
  • Do a gel test: drop a bit of jam on a cold plate. If it gels, it's ready. Otherwise continue boiling it or adding a bit more pectin.
  • Fill in sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch to the top of the jar. Put lids on and process as desired, such as pressure canning or water bath canning.

Notes

  • If you can't find fresh elderberries, you can also use dried elderberries. In that case, soak them in warm water overnight.
  • Some people don't like the seeds in the jam. You can press the elderberry mash through a fine sieve to make elderberry jelly.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
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