French-Style Blackberry Vanilla Jam
A sophisticated French-inspired jam blending fresh blackberries, vanilla, and citrus. Its rustic texture and glossy finish make it perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste)
- 1 small pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla pod/beans, and salt in a saucepan. Mix well.
- Let sit 20–30 minutes for berries to macerate.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Simmer 18–25 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Mash berries gently for rustic texture.
- Stir in butter during last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Test doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate—jam is ready if it wrinkles slightly.
- Strain out vanilla pod, then jar.
Notes
Use frozen berries if fresh are unavailable.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
For a smoother texture, strain the jam before jarring.
Omit butter for a vegan option.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
For a smoother texture, strain the jam before jarring.
Omit butter for a vegan option.