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Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning (The BEST!)

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Stock your pantry and make your mornings AMAZING with this easy, homemade, fresh Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning!

Then, be sure to try this fruity Homemade Strawberry Jam and sweet Homemade Blackberry Jam, too! 

Do you love Raspberries as much as I do? Well, then it’s time to make this outrageously delicious Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning!

Nicole writes: "This recipe is to DIE FOR! Thank YOU!"

Whether you grow your own raspberries or you just stumbled upon an amazing deal at the grocery store, this sweet and tangy jam will give your mornings a magical makeover! Trust me… it’s worth jumping out of bed for!

There are so many ways to enjoy this canned Raspberry Jam Recipe!

Smother it on your freshly baked Sourdough Bread, stir some into your plain yogurt, or fold some into your vanilla ice cream.

Or spread it on your biscuits, or pair it with some Homemade Peanut Butter and make the most incredible peanut butter and jelly sandwich you’ve ever had!

You can even tie a little ribbon or some twine around the lid, and give some to friends, family, and neighbors as a sweet little Gift in a Jar! I just dropped some off for my next door neighbor and she loved the little surprise!

So what are you waiting for?

Thanks to another easy Canning and Preserving Recipe, you can stock your pantry with more shelf stable food to enjoy all year long!

You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients to make your homemade Raspberry Jam…

Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Related: Canning and Preserving for Beginners

Raspberry Jam Ingredients

It takes just 5 easy ingredients to make the BEST Raspberry Jam from scratch!

  • Fresh Raspberries – the closer they are to ripe perfection, the better your jam will taste!
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Pectin
  • Lemon Juice – fresh squeezed or bottled will both work
  • Butter – to reduce those foamy bubbles when cooking jam

Can You Water Bath Can Raspberry Jam?

Yes… you sure can! Once water comes to a boil, you’ll simply process your jam for 10 – 30 minutes, depending on your elevation.

Do I Need to Wash Raspberries Before Making Jam?

Yes! Before you start making your jam, you’ll want to wash off your raspberries and let them dry.

Raspberry Jam Canning Equipment Required

How to Crush Raspberries for Jam Tip

Before you get started, make sure you have all of the necessary canning equipment on hand.

Here’s what you’ll need…

  • 9 Eight Oz. Mason Jars – you’ll need 9 bands and clean new lids, too
  • Hand Masher – I use my potato masher to mash the strawberries
  • 8 Quart Stock Pot
  • 20 Quart Stock Pot + Canning Rack Insert (or Water Bath Canner)
  • Funnel – to cleanly transfer your cooked jam into your mason jars
  • Jar Lifter – to safely remove your jam jars after their water bath (mine came with a magnetic lid lifter, too)

How to Make Raspberry Jam

How to Skim Foam off Jam

You won’t believe how simple it is to make your own raspberry jam at home!

Here’s what you’ll do…

  1. Wash and dry jars.
  2. Crush your washed raspberries.
  3. Boil ingredients on stove.
  4. Fill jars with raspberry jam mixture.
  5. Process jars in your water bath canner or 20 quart stock pot.
  6. Remove jars from canner, dry off, and wait for lids to pop!

Don’t worry… if this is your first time making jam, I’ve detailed out every single step to walk you through the process in the recipe card below…

How Long Does Homemade Raspberry Jam Last?

Canned jars of Raspberry Jam can be stored in your pantry, or a cool, dry cupboard for up to 1 year.

Label the top of each lid with the type of jam and the date it was made.

Remove bands when storing, and be sure to never stack jars on top of each other.

Always inspect each lid to ensure the seals are good before using.

When ready to use, transfer a jar to your refrigerator, and use within 4 weeks. 

How to Use Raspberry Jam

There are so many delicious ways to put this homemade raspberry jam to use!

Here are a few of my favorites…

Easy Raspberry Jam Recipe

Raspberry Jam Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Easy Raspberry Jam Recipe…

Tina writes: “Perfect recipe. Turned out great. Nice flavor. Easy. Will definitely make again”

Nicole writes: “This recipe is to DIE FOR! Thank YOU!”

Natalie writes: “Easy to follow instructions. Tastes delicious!”

Keith writes: “It turned out great. I have no intention of changing anything. It’s now my only raspberry jam recipe.”

Kim writes: “The best!! Love it”

Julia writes: “The jam turned out perfectly. The lemon juice gave it just a bit of tartness.”

Rae Ann writes: “Tastes great!”

Cindy writes: “Perfect for a hot buttered biscuit!”

Misty writes: “First time making jam. Recipe very easy to follow. Came out great.”

Mariah writes: “This worked perfectly, thanks!!”

Mary writes: “First time making raspberry jam and it turned out great. Thanks for including how many jars to prep!”

Heather writes: “Came out great!”

Tammi writes: “Totally Easy! Totally Delicious! My first time too making Raspberry Jam! I will use this recipe again!”

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Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Stock your pantry and make your mornings AMAZING with this easy, homemade, fresh Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 72 ounces (Nine 8 oz. jars)

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Crushed Fresh Raspberries (you’ll need approx. 8 cups Fresh Raspberries or about 7 six oz. containers)
  • 7 cups Granulated (White( Sugar
  • 1 packet Original Sure-Jell Premium Fruit Pectin Powder (1.75 oz.)
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Butter

Instructions

  • Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water, dry completely, and set bands aside.
  • Simmer lids in warm water in suacepan until ready to place them on jars.
  • Keep jars warm by simmering in hot water until ready to use. Do not boil.
  • Fill 20 quart stock pot or water bath canner with hot water, and place on stove over medium-high heat. (You’ll need enough water to later cover your jars with at least 1 inch of water.)
  • Crush raspberries in large mixing bowl or shallow glass baking dish using hand masher until nice, smooth consistency. (Small chunks are okay.)
  • Transfer crushed raspberries to 8 quart stock pot. Add pectin, lemon juice and butter to the pot, and stir constantly with wooden spoon over high heat, while bringing to a rolling boil.
  • Once boiling, add sugar, return to rolling boil, then boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • After 1 minute, remove foam from top of jam by skimming it off with a metal spoon.
  • Then… one by one, remove a jar from hot water, transfer to a cookie sheet (this will catch any spills), place regular mouth canning funnel on jar, and ladle in raspberry jam mixture leaving 1/4 inch empty head space at top of the jar. Then wipe off rim of lid and threads of jar with damp cloth.
  • Continue until all jars have been filled.
  • Remove warm lids from saucepan (a magnetic lid lifter works like a charm), and place one lid on each jar.
  • Then screw one band on each jar just until snug (not overly tight).
  • Place filled jars on rack in 20 quart stock pot or water bath canner, then lower down into hot water. Make sure there is enough water in pot that there is at least 1 inch of water above the jars. If necessary, add more HOT water.
  • Place lid on your pot, and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Once water is boiling, set your timer for processing. Boiling time will vary depending on where you live… for altitude 0 – 1,000 feet boil 10 minutes, for 1,001 – 3,000 boil 15 minutes, for 3,001 – 6,000 boil 20 minutes, for 6,001 – 8,000 boil 25 minutes, and for 8,001+ boil 30 minutes.
  • Once jars have finished boiling, turn off heat, remove the lid from the pot and let jars sit for 5 minutes before removing. After 5 minutes, lift up rack to elevated resting position, then carefully remove jars one by one using a jar lifter, and transfer to a folded towel to cool.
  • The lids on the jars will begin to ‘pop’ into the sealed position, signifying the jam has been preserved.* (see notes) If any lids do not pop within the first 12 – 24 hours, transfer those to the refrigerator and use those up first.
  • It may take jam up to 24 – 48 hours to finish setting. 
  • Homemade Raspberry Jam Shelf Life: Jars can be stored in your pantry, or a cool, dry cupboard for up to 1 year. Label the top of each lid with the type of jam and the date it was made. Remove bands when storing, and be sure to never stack jars on top of each other. Always inspect lids to ensure the seals are good before using. When ready to use, transfer a jar to your refrigerator, and use within 1 month. ENJOY!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Recipe adapted from Sure-Jell.

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  6. Val says

    Oh I love raspberry jam! We have young raspberry plants in our yard. I am hoping some year we have enough to make some!

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    • Heidi says

      That’s so exciting, Val! I hope you have enough berries to make your first batch of jam this Summer! 🙂

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  9. CoCo says

    This looks amazing, Heidi! I can’t wait to try your recipe and your blackberry recipe too. It’s making me hungry for a buttery biscuit right now Hope you have the best week, CoCo

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  10. Kirsi says

    Homemade is the best thats really true – you know what exactly ingredients are in it. If I could – I would take a glas rapsberry jam from you – it looks so delicious,
    greetings Kirsi

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    • Heidi says

      I wish I could send you some, Kirsi! 🙂 And I agree… it’s so nice knowing exactly what ingredients are going into your food!

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    • Heidi says

      I’m so glad you liked the tip, Lisa… and you’ll definitely have to try making up some raspberry jam. The flavor is outrageously delicious!

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    • Heidi says

      You’re very welcome, Pilar! And you’re right… these really would make the sweetest little gifts!

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    • Heidi says

      Thanks, Adriana! And you’re right… once you practice, making your own jam really is SO easy! 🙂

      Reply

  18. Michelle says

    Love making my own jams, and can’t wait for all the fresh berries to make them! Your raspberry jam looks delicious!

    Reply

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