Mixed Berry Confituur
Dive into the sweet, tangy delight of Mixed Berry Confituur, a homemade jam bursting with the natural flavors of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Perfect for spreading onto toast or elevating your desserts, this versatile recipe combines summer’s finest berries with granulated sugar and a zesty splash of lemon juice for a balanced, bright taste. With an optional hint of pectin for a firmer texture, this confituur is as customizable as it is mouthwatering. Simple steps like macerating the fruit and checking for the perfect gel consistency make this recipe approachable even for beginners. Whether you're stocking your pantry or gifting jars of fruity goodness, Mixed Berry Confituur is the ultimate way to savor the season’s harvest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Strawberries
- 250 grams Raspberries
- 250 grams Blueberries
- 500 grams Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Pectin (optional)
Instructions
Gently wash and hull the strawberries. Cut them into quarters.
In a large pot, combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Add the granulated sugar to the pot and mix well until all the fruit is coated.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the fruit to macerate and release some of its juices.
Place the pot over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to boil.
Add the lemon juice to the pot, stirring well to incorporate.
If using pectin, sprinkle it over the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
Continue to cook the mixture at a steady boil for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Use a spoon to skim any foam that forms on the surface.
To check for doneness, place a small plate in the freezer for a few minutes. Drop a spoonful of the confituur on the chilled plate. If it wrinkles when nudged, it's ready.
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Carefully ladle the hot confituur into sterilized jars, leaving about 1 cm of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims with a clean cloth and seal tightly with lids.
Allow the jars to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator or process jars in a water bath for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.1 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 546.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
