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Easy Wild Huckleberry Jam Recipe with Lemon Zest Perfect for Small Batches

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A simple and quick small-batch wild huckleberry jam recipe enhanced with bright lemon zest, perfect for sweetening toast, oatmeal, or desserts without the hassle of large-scale canning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300g) wild huckleberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • Zest from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (about 8g) fruit pectin (powdered)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or ginger

Instructions

  1. Rinse fresh wild huckleberries gently under cold water and drain well. If using frozen, thaw completely and drain excess liquid. (About 5 minutes)
  2. In a medium saucepan, lightly mash the berries using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, leaving some texture. (2 minutes)
  3. Stir in the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Mix well and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to draw out berry juices.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve the fruit pectin in 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water until smooth and lump-free. (2-3 minutes)
  5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the berry mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  6. Once boiling, stir in the dissolved pectin and lemon juice. Keep boiling for 1-2 minutes to activate the pectin, noticing slight thickening. (7-10 minutes)
  7. Test the jam by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate and tilting it; if it wrinkles and holds shape, it is ready. If not, simmer another minute and test again.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Spoon the jam into clean jars or containers and allow to cool completely at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

Avoid zesting the white pith of the lemon to prevent bitterness. Thaw frozen berries completely and drain excess juice to avoid watery jam. Let the sugar and berries sit before cooking to extract juices. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Test jam set with chilled plate method if no thermometer is available. Stir constantly during boiling to prevent scorching. Store jam in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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