Budget Berry Jam
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.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
31 g
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
1 g
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Sodium
16 mg
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Sugar
26 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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2 mins
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the green tomato pulp and granulated sugar. (2 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (5 minutes)
03 Step
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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.
04 Step
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1 mins
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in both packages of fruit-flavored gelatin mix. (1 minute)
05 Step
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2 mins
Continue stirring vigorously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform. (2 minutes)
06 Step
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Carefully pour the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
07 Step
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Seal the jars immediately with sterilized lids and rings.
08 Step
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2 hrs
Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. (2 hours)
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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.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.2/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Darien Runolfsdottir
May 3, 2025So 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
Mar 29, 2025I was skeptical about using green tomatoes, but this recipe is amazing! My family loves it!
Berneice Skiles
Mar 5, 2025This jam is surprisingly good! I added a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.