Budget Berry Jam

Budget Berry Jam
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    32 People
  • VIEWS
    75

Transform tart green tomatoes into a vibrant and fruity freezer jam with this ingenious recipe! By blending them with sugar and your favorite fruit-flavored gelatin, you'll create a delightfully sweet and spreadable preserve perfect for toast, pastries, or as a unique addition to cheese boards.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    16 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the green tomato pulp and granulated sugar. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.

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Recipe View 1 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in both packages of fruit-flavored gelatin mix. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 mins Continue stirring vigorously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Carefully pour the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.

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Recipe View 0 mins Seal the jars immediately with sterilized lids and rings.

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Recipe View 2 hrs Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. (2 hours)

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Recipe View 0 mins Once cooled, transfer the jars to the freezer for long-term storage. The jam will thicken further as it freezes.

For a smoother jam, strain the green tomato pulp through a fine-mesh sieve before cooking to remove any seeds or fibrous bits.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking, depending on the tartness of the green tomatoes and the sweetness of the gelatin mix.
Experiment with different fruit-flavored gelatin mixes to create unique and exciting flavor combinations.
Be sure to use sterilized jars and lids to ensure proper sealing and prevent spoilage. You can sterilize the jars by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Darien Runolfsdottir

    So easy to make and a great way to use up those end-of-season green tomatoes. I used strawberry gelatin and it was delicious!

  • Bernadette Robel

    I was skeptical about using green tomatoes, but this recipe is amazing! My family loves it!

  • Berneice Skiles

    This jam is surprisingly good! I added a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.

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