I can confidently say this is the best blackberry freezer jam without pectin and the easiest you’ll ever make! You’re going to LOVE this no cook, low sugar, best blackberry freezer jam! It’s perfectly sweet, only takes about 10 minutes to make, and lasts for an entire year!
This is a blackberry freezer jam WITHOUT pectin. You can use fresh or FROZEN blackberries to prepare this recipe.
Blackberry Freezer Jam
When I was growing up, my mother made just about everything from scratch…. EXCEPT for Jam. The first time I tried freezer jam, I was in shock. I never thought jam could be so good!
Nowadays, I’m pretty much a Jam SNOB. If it’s cooked, over-processed, over-sugared, and not mostly fruit… I don’t care for it!
Freezer jam is exceptional because it’s FRESH! Freezer jam is not cooked, so it tastes the most like fresh berries! It’s also WAY LESS SUGAR! Traditional jams are LOADED with sugar… In fact, they’re MOSTLY sugar! However, freezer jam is mostly fruit, with a little bit of sweetener if needed!
How Do You Make Blackberry Jam?
This blackberry freezer jam recipe is so ridiculously easy, and only has 4 ingredients! Simply combine fresh (or frozen) blackberries, lemon juice, a tiny bit of sugar, and thickener… Then blend well!
Blend till desired texture and taste test! Once you’re happy with your freezer jam consistency, it’s done! Either enjoy it now or freezer for later! It lasts for a year in the freezer if there’s any left!
Ingredients
4 cups fresh (or frozen) Blackberries!
1/4 cup lemon juice (to preserve color)
1/3 cup Ultra Gel or EZ Gel – Thickener
*optional – 1/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
Tools You’ll Need
Blender or Food Processor – To blend blackberries & other ingredients till smooth.
Measuring Cups – Measure all ingredients.
Ultra Gel Thickener – Thickens freezer jam without cooking!
Freezer Jam Jars – Store well in the freezer without cracking or leaving harmful chemicals in food! I like to use these small jars because it’s the perfect amount for one family breakfast topping.
*Optional – Freezer Jam Lids – Reusable freezer lids!
Why This Recipe Is Better!
- No Cook – This means your blackberry freezer jam is not processed, making it healthier and fresher!
- Easy! – No need of canning knowledge, no water bath, no fuss!
- Fast! – This blackberry freezer jam only takes a few minutes to put together. Then enjoy or freeze!
- Lower Sugar – Even the best jam recipes call for too much sugar! This blackberry freezer jam has the lowest sugar of them all! And if that’s still too much, you can omit it completely and it will still thicken and be delicious!
- Healthy! Because this is fresh (not cooked) freezer jam… It’s mostly fruit, and retains more vitamins and minerals than all others!
Sugar Substitute?
If you want to make this blackberry jam with a sugar substitute, I recommend using erythritol.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol. It’s made with yeast that actually ferments the sugar in corn and wheat starch.
Erythritol has way less calories than regular sugar, and other sugar alcohols too. For example:
- Sugar has 4 calories per gram.
- Xylitol has 2.4 calories per gram.
- And Erythritol has only 0.24 calories per gram.
Erythritol only has 6% of the calories that regular sugar has, and still gives 70% of the sweetness of sugar!
ULTRA GEL Freezer Jam Thickener
Ultra Gel thickener is a modified food starch made with potato starch or cornstarch. An enzyme is used to change or that starch in corn or potatoes so that you don’t have to cook it to thicken!
That’s because it thickens any liquid whether it’s hot or cold. This is a GREAT thickener to keep on hand, and it’s wonderful for raw jams, like this strawberry freezer jam recipe!
You May Also Enjoy These Freezer Jam Recipes!
I LOVE freezer jam so much, that I’ve created several recipes with my favorite berries and fruit. If you enjoyed this blackberry jam recipe, you may also enjoy these:
This EASY homemade bread recipe is the best with any freezer jam… It may be gone before it has a chance too cool!
Raspberry Lime Freezer Jam – Raspberries pair perfectly with lime and tantalize your taste buds in this freezer jam recipe that you may end up eating with a spoon!
Sugar Free Strawberry Freezer Jam – I’m always looking for a healthier way to enjoy treats… And this sugar free strawberry freezer jam hits the spot!
Sugar Free Peach Mango Freezer Jam – If you like mango or peach, this jam is for you! We love it on pancakes and waffles for breakfast!
Best & Easiest Blackberry Jam - No Cook
This blackberry freezer jam is the best and easiest you'll ever make! You're going to LOVE this no cook, low sugar, best blackberry freezer jam! It's perfectly sweet, only takes about 10 minutes to make, and lasts for an entire year!
Ingredients
- 4 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Concentrate
- 1/3 cup Ultra Gel
- *optional 1/4 cup Sugar
Instructions
- Simply combine fresh (or frozen) blackberries, lemon juice, a tiny bit of sugar, and thickener... (If you're using frozen berries, let them thaw first and keep all juices)
- Then blend well! Blend till desired texture and taste test!
- Once you're happy with your freezer jam consistency, it's done! Either enjoy it now or freezer for later! It lasts for a year in the freezer if there's any left!
Notes
If you want to make this blackberry jam with a sugar substitute, I recommend using erythritol.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol. It’s made with yeast that actually ferments the sugar in corn and wheat starch.
Erythritol has way less calories than regular sugar, and other sugar alcohols too. For example:
- Sugar has 4 calories per gram.
- Xylitol has 2.4 calories per gram.
- And Erythritol has only 0.24 calories per gram.
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This is the first I’ve heard of freezer jam! How fun! I’m going to have to give this a try this summer when those blackberries start rolling in 😉
Good Morning Diane, Thanks for stopping by! Really? I didn’t know about it till I was an adult either, but it’s a life changer… Once you have freezer jam, you’ll wont want the old stuff anymore!
Oh my goodness this sounds soooo good!
We grow many types of berries. I know I will be trying the blackberry for sure, might this work with blueberry as well?
I need to try that Raspberry Lime one, too. I am a sucker for anything with lime in it, lol! YUM!
Keeping this for upcoming blackberry season!
This looks delicious, I’ll have to try it with our boysenberries!!
This looks simple enough to do with my 4 yo. She’ll be so happy because she loves jam.
This looks great and I love that you’re not boiling the blackberries (one of my favorite summer fruits)! I’ll definitely have to make it once blackberries come into season here!
We love blackberry jam in our house! This is sure to be a hit!
This blackberry freezer jam is so healthy… almost no sugar at all. Love the fresh flavor!