Homemade Raspberry Preserves in Syrup

Homemade Raspberry Preserves in Syrup

Homemade thick and flavorful raspberry preserves made with just raspberries, sugar and lemon juice. These preserves are so easy to make and taste way better than store-bought jam.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine European, International, Romanian

Keyword fruit, jam, syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings tablespoons

Calories 66kcal

Equipment

saucepan Around 2.5 liter / 2.6 quart
instant read food thermometer
Glass jar 500 ml / 17oz capacity

Ingredients

500 grams white sugar
500 grams raspberries
2 tablespoons juice of one lemon

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Mix the raspberries with the sugar and lemon juice in the saucepan and put over medium heat.
Stir as you heat to move the sugar around. The sugar will first dissolve into a syrup and then begin to foam as water evaporates (10 minutes).
Continue cooking and stirring. The temperature should be around 105 C / 220 F.
After 20 minutes, the syrup should begin to thicken.
After 25-30 minutes the syrup should be thick enough to coat a spoon and has a consistency almost as thick as honey. See recipe post for tips on checking if it's the right thickness.
Remove from heat and put in a jar to store.

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