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5 from 16 votes

Homemade Huckleberry Jam

Huckleberry jam is perfectly sweet & tart. Huckleberries taste like a cross between a blueberry and blackberry, which makes for a tasty jam!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Huckleberry Jam
Servings: 75 servings
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 quart huckleberries (4 cups)
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Rinse hucklberries and add to heavy sauce pan. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
    huckleberries in a sauce pan
  • When the mixture starts to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture may foam and that's totally normal. When sugar is completely dissolved, add pectin and lemon juice and simmer another 1-2 minutes.
    huckleberry jam in a sauce pan
  • Remove from heat and mash if needed for consistency. Fill jars, leaving about 1/2" of room at the top. Cover and allow to set. For storage suggestions, see above. Makes 3 pints (or about 7 half-pints).
    huckleberry jam in jars

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg