Raspberry Jam: A Labor of Love
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 10:55PM 
It's no joke that I like things that require an immense amount of work. I just think it is worth it in the end. This jam is a perfect example of that. I love the taste of raspberries, but not the texture for a jam. When I saw this recipe for seedless raspberry jam, I had to try it. This is my second time making it, and it is so worth the extra love.
You start with raspberries, and puree them. Then you press all the pulp out. It is this pulp that you add sugar and a touch of lemon juice to, that makes the jam. It is a smooth texture, with no lumps. I hope you enjoy seeing this process.
I'm making jam for holiday gifts, so I hope everyone has been nice this year. If you think you have been nice, leave a comment and one person will be picked at random to receive a jar of seedless raspberry jam.
Good Luck!
Reader Comments (18)
Love jam- This looks so... good! A wonderful gift to give to your friends and family. xo
Well, sign me up, missy!! (or pick me at random, I should say). I would love a jar of your homemade raspberry jam!
hmmm...been thinking about canning lately and love reading your process on your blog. i would love a jar of jam please.
i posted earlier but it doesn't seem to be here! i said i thought i'd been pretty nice, most of the time. and that you guys have such great taste so you must make things that taste good! and that jam looks to be off the hook. and i love nero. so i'll be happy to be entered for random wins! and look forward to future no doubt genius giveaways. :)
Oooo I've never made jam but I certainly like the idea of it. Such a lovely gift, hoping to make some crafty gifts for friends and family this year, too.
What a wonderful holiday prize!
I remember when I was a kid, there was no such thing as a Whole Foods or a gourmet market. Raspberries were only found during the Summer time. My mom would spend hours picking them at the local u pick farm each Summer. She'd bring them home and make jam, not unlike how you two did.
She'd also simply dust them in sugar and freeze them. During the Winter months, she'd pull them out of the freezer and serve them on our morning cereal, and sometimes a top a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was always a treat to taste the raspberry flavor during the long grey Winter.
I wonder if others miss the 'olden' days like I do? When you only ate local and seasonal because that is all that was available to you?
xoABCD
P.S. I LOVE that first image = perfect light. The raspberries look as though I could reach out and pluck one off of my computer screen!
Love some, why thank you! Especially raspberry. I make these AMAZING muffins with cream cheese and raspberry jelly...
I want some.
Gorgeous, Susan!
Also, I have been a very good girl, and I love raspberry jam!
The jam has to taste as good as the photos look. Give me some.
What a fun post. I absolutely love the photography. Mmmm....
Oh my, stunning photos! I love raspberry jam and I'm with you, not a fan of the seeds. Gag.
Your jam looks really yummy. The process reminds me of a seedless raspberry puree I used to make for all sorts of dessert applications. Getting rid of the seeds makes ALL the difference!
Raspberry jam is my favorite -- and it makes the absolute BEST jelly rolls! I would love a jar, having no raspberries of my own. :)
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! What a beautiful pictorial. I know I like you already.
Lucky #9! According to Random.org, commenter #9 is the winner of the jam! @Meg that is you. We will contact you for your info! Congrats!
Found your website after watching your appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. I will definitely be a frequent visitor. Oh, and I love seedless raspberry jam! It's so good to see someone carrying on the traditions of our elders!
Glad you liked the recipe -- it's a family favourite :-)