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Sweet Lingonberry Jam

An easy, beginner-friendly lingonberry jam with a bright sweet-tart flavor. Made with just berries, sugar, and water (plus optional lemon), it’s perfect on toast, pancakes, yogurt, or alongside savory dishes.
Amanda
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Jar sterilizing 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Serving Size 48 tablespoon

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan (4-quart)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Ladle
  • Jar funnel (optional)
  • Sterilized jars with lids (half-pint or pint)
  • Clean kitchen towels
  • Candy or instant-read thermometer (optional)
  • Cold plate (for set test)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lingonberries fresh or frozen (no need to thaw if frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, for brighter flavor and better keeping

Instructions

  • If you’re sterilizing jars: wash jars and lids, then boil jars for 10 minutes. Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
  • Rinse lingonberries under cold water and drain well (skip thawing if using frozen berries).
  • Add lingonberries and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and soften. Mash lightly with a potato masher or fork to your preferred texture.
  • Gradually stir in the sugar (and lemon juice if using). Continue cooking 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. If using a thermometer, aim for about 220°F (104°C).
  • Test for set: place a small spoonful on a chilled plate. After 30–60 seconds, push it with your finger—if it wrinkles, it’s ready. (It will also thicken as it cools.)
  • Ladle hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Storage: refrigerate up to 3 months. For longer storage, process sealed jars in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes, then cool completely.

Notes

Lingonberries contain natural pectin, so no added pectin is needed. Skim off foam for a clearer jam. If the jam doesn’t set after cooling, reheat and simmer 5–10 minutes; adding a little lemon juice can help. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3–4 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Protein: 0.1g