Berries & Lemon Jam

Name: Berries & Lemon Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces strawberries or raspberries, frozen unsweetened, divided, about 2 to 2 1/2 cups; 1/2 cup Franklin Raw Honey; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 2 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar, or to taste

May 28, 2018

Berries & Lemon Jam made with Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

This Berries & Lemon Jam is bright, fruity, and just the thing to spoon over your favorite dessert. Strawberries or raspberries simmer with Franklin Raw Honey, vanilla, and a touch of Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, then get finished with a drizzle of Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar for a sweet-tart berry finish.

It is an easy homemade berry sauce that feels special without being complicated. The honey adds smooth sweetness, the lemon olive oil gives it a sunny citrus note, and the strawberry balsamic brings out the natural berry flavor. A little drizzle goes a long way.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It works with strawberries or raspberries.
Franklin Raw Honey adds natural sweetness and a smooth finish.
Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil gives the jam a bright citrus twist.
Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar adds rich berry flavor and depth.
It is delicious over cake, ice cream, yogurt, toast, pancakes, waffles, or cheesecake.

Serving Ideas

Spoon this berry lemon jam over angel food cake, pound cake, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, biscuits, or toast. It also makes a lovely addition to a brunch board or dessert spread.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Franklin Raw Honey, Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar, three pantry favorites that bring sweetness, citrus brightness, and berry-rich balsamic flavor to desserts, sauces, breakfast recipes, and more.

Grab them online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA to add a sweet little berry drizzle to your next dessert.

Berries & Lemon Jam

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

12 ounces strawberries or raspberries, frozen unsweetened, divided, about 2 to 2 1/2 cups
1/2 cup Franklin Raw Honey
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar, or to taste

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1 1/2 cups berries, Franklin Raw Honey, baking soda, and 1/2 cup water until the honey is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
Reduce the heat and add the vanilla.
In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Mix well to create a slurry.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling berry mixture.
Stir and boil over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the Lemon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil and mix until completely combined.
Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.
Add the remaining berries and stir gently.
Drizzle with Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar to taste.
Serve over your favorite dessert, or refrigerate leftovers.