Strawberry and Raspberry Jam
Strawberry and raspberry jam is a classic preserve made with fresh summer berries, granulated sugar and lemon juice. The Thermomix TM7 cooking function lets the fruit simmer gently with automatic stirring, so the jam thickens evenly without sticking. Enjoy seasonal berries all year round on toast, in yoghurt or with scones.
About this recipe
Strawberry and raspberry jam Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the height of the berry season straight into your kitchen, and this all-in-one kitchen machine makes preserving remarkably simple. Fresh strawberries and raspberries are combined with granulated sugar and a splash of lemon juice, then cooked into a glossy, jewel-red jam that sets beautifully on warm toast, scones or yoghurt. The TM7 handles the constant stirring and precise heating that traditional jam-making demands, so you never worry about sugar catching on the bottom of the pan. Weighing the sugar directly into the mixing bowl removes guesswork, and the preserving function guides the cooking process from bubbling fruit to setting point. Homemade jam also means you control the sweetness, with no unfamiliar additives found in supermarket jars. Whether you have trays of pick-your-own berries to use up or simply crave that fresh summer taste in winter, this jam recipe is a wonderful weekend project and a lovely homemade gift.
Preparation tips
- Use fully ripe but firm strawberries and raspberries for the best flavour; overripe fruit contains more water and lengthens the cooking time before the jam reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Place a couple of saucers in the freezer before you start. Drop a teaspoon of hot jam onto a cold saucer and push it with your finger: if it wrinkles, the setting point is reached and the jam can go into sterilised jars.
- Fill the jam jars to the brim while the mixture is still hot, seal immediately and turn the jars upside down for a few minutes to create an airtight vacuum. Store in a cool, dark cupboard for up to a year.
Recipe variations
- Lower-sugar version: reduce the granulated sugar by roughly a third and add a squeeze of extra lemon juice so the strawberries and raspberries still set softly. Keep this softer jam in the fridge and enjoy within a few weeks.
- Festive winter variation: substitute half the raspberries for frozen forest fruits or add a split vanilla pod and a pinch of ground cardamom during cooking for a warm, spiced jam that is perfect for Christmas gift jars.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the granulated sugar directly into the mixing bowl gives you exact fruit-to-sugar ratios for a reliably set jam every time. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix mixes the strawberries and raspberries into a chunky or smooth base, depending on the consistency you prefer for your preserve. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating cooks the lemon juice and berries evenly, so the natural pectin releases without the sugar burning on the bowl base. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free automatic stirring means the bubbling jam needs no supervision, freeing you to sterilise jars while the fruit thickens. [Hands-Free]
- Grinding a small portion of sugar first creates a finer texture that dissolves quickly, giving the finished strawberry jam a glossy, crystal-free finish. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh strawberries
- fresh raspberries
- granulated sugar
- lemon juice