By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
93 cal · 20 min
Mulberry Jam
Recipe GLPR3e2ee5d6a9f944
A simple, fresh mulberry jam made with just three ingredients. This bright, naturally sweet preserve captures the delicate flavor of ripe mulberries with minimal cooking time. Perfect spread on toast, pastries, or stirred into yogurt.
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Ingredients
2½ cups mulberries, rinsed
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
Directions
Combine the rinsed mulberries, granulated sugar, and water in a large pot or heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to ensure the sugar dissolves and the fruit releases its juices.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and maintain a gentle rolling boil for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
To test for doneness, place a small spoon of jam on a chilled plate; it should wrinkle slightly when pushed with your finger, indicating the pectin has set.
Remove from heat and skim away any foam that has risen to the surface.
Let the jam cool for 5 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Comments
Mulberries are seasonal (June–July in North Carolina) and rarely stocked at major chains; you'll need to forage or find them at a farmers market, adding a real hunt to your weeknight. The recipe itself is dirt cheap once you have fruit—maybe $3 total for 2 servings—and genuinely cooks in 20 minutes. The caveat is that you're making 2 servings of jam, which doesn't keep long after opening and is best used same-day or frozen; it's a celebration-of-the-season project, not a pantry staple.
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