Description
When I think of summer tucked inside a jar, I think of boysenberry jelly. This plant-based, jewel-toned delight is the perfect way to preserve one of nature’s boldest berries—sweet, tangy, and versatile enough for toast, desserts, or gifts.
Ingredients
Fresh Boysenberries – About 4 cups (or thawed frozen)
Granulated organic cane sugar – 2.5 to 3 cups
Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons
Fruit Pectin (no-sugar needed type) – 1 packet or 1.75 oz
Instructions
1. Wash fresh or thawed berries thoroughly.
2. Mash the berries with a potato masher and place in a large saucepan.
3. Simmer for 10–12 minutes to release juices.
4. Strain juice using cheesecloth or jelly bag.
5. Measure 3½ cups of juice. Adjust with water if needed.
6. Combine juice and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add pectin and bring to boil.
7. Add sugar all at once. Boil hard for 1 minute while stirring.
8. Skim foam and ladle into sterilized jars with ¼-inch headspace.
9. Seal jars and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
10. Let jars cool and set for 12–24 hours before using.
Notes
Use a jelly bag and avoid squeezing to maintain clarity.
Frozen boysenberries work well if fresh are unavailable.
Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
Label jars with dates for storage and gifting.
Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: boysenberry jelly, homemade jelly, vegan preserves