Ingredients:
- 4 cups (600g) fresh mulberries, stems removed
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Rinse the mulberries and remove any small stems or debris. Place the berries in a shallow wide saucepan and stir in the lemon juice.
- Pour the granulated sugar over the berries and stir gently. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to let the sugar dissolve and berries release their natural juices.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent the sugar from scorching.
- Increase the heat slightly to a medium-high boil. Stir constantly as the jam thickens and becomes glossy.
- Test for doneness by placing a small dollop of jam on a chilled freezer plate; if the surface wrinkles when pushed with a finger after 30 seconds, remove from heat immediately.