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thick elderberry jam in a jar with elderberries and a spoon

Thick Elderberry Jam Recipe

Thick, sweet, tart elderberry jam that is spreadable and full of nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Spread
Cuisine American
Servings 25

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups elderberries
  • 2 cups honey
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 c apple juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pectin

Instructions
 

  • Place the elderberries, lemon juice, apple juice, and honey in a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium heat until the elderberries are mostly popped.
  • Add the pectin, stir well, and continue to boil for another 5 mins.
  • Do a gel test: drop a bit of jam on a cold plate. If it gels, it's ready. Otherwise continue boiling it or adding a bit more pectin.
Keyword elderberry, elderberry jam