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Category: Jams and Preserves

Got extra fruit and not sure what to do with it? Go ahead and mash it up to make some homemade fruit spread- the choices are endless.

“Jam made with chunks of healthy fruit can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and all other potential cardiovascular diseases.”

-Christopher Wilson

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Ginger-Lemon Raspberry Jam

Ginger-Lemon Raspberry Jam - The Vegan Rhino

Ginger-Lemon Raspberry Jam - The Vegan Rhino

The flavor of raspberry, lemon, and ginger together is a flavor that brings me back to my childhood. I used to always enjoy plain yogurt with raspberry or strawberry jam swirled together. When you make your own jam, you get to enjoy the freshness and taste of the ingredients you’re using vs. using a store bought jam packed with preservatives. If you keep this sealed tight in the fridge, it can last just about two weeks long. This recipe is great for toast, thumbprint cookies, or even a raspberry mimosa for the adults out there! Either way, it’s a great addition to any kitchen to have some jam.

Ginger-Lemon Raspberry Jam - The Vegan Rhino

Yield roughly 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

12 oz. raspberries

1/8 cup organic cane sugar

2 Tbsp. filtered water

1/2 lemon juiced + zested

1/8 tsp. fresh grated ginger

 

 Directions

  1. In a small pot, add all ingredients and cook for 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Pour jam into a clean mason jar.
  3. Serve either warm or cold.

 

Chef’s tip: Add 1 Tbsp. chia seeds and allow jam to cool completely. Store in refrigerator for 2 hours before enjoying.

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Orange-Ginger Jam

Orange-Ginger Jam - The Vegan Rhino

Do you have a ton of oranges or simply want to just brighten up your morning? Then this is the jam for you! I have to say, I normally keep strawberry or peach jam on hand during the springtime, but my new favorite is this orange and ginger, it’s fresh and flavorful. And for all those bakers, this would be great in a citrus sponge roll cake! 

Yield 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups chopped oranges, peeled, cleaned, and sliced

1-1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced

1 lime, juice and zest

1/2 cup organic cane sugar

1/2 cup filtered water

 

Directions

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce heat to keep a steady simmer for 40-45 minutes; Stirring frequently.
  2. Remove the jam from the stove and carefully bottle it in to a clean mason jar.
  3.  

Chef’s tip: This orange jam is great to use in orange broccoli with steam white rice. 

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Apple Sauce

Photo Cred: Jermaine Bullard

Ever wonder how it would be to take a bunch of apples and make your own apple sauce with out all that added sugar and preservatives? Well it’s a good thing you found yourself to this recipe because you are in for a real treat. Not only will your taste buds be exploding from the flavor but your house will be filled with an apple cinnamon flavor. It may just have your neighbors knocking on your door so be careful, it is that good.

Photo Cred: Jermaine Bullard

Yields 16 oz

Ingredients

8 apples, peeled, decoded, and sliced

1 1/2 cup filtered water

1/2 cup Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar

1 tsp. Vitacost organic ground cinnamon

 

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot, add chopped apples (peeled and de-cored), sugar, water, and cinnamon. Bring pot to high heat and boil for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a blender or using a hand held masher, smash apples.
  3. Pour into a mason jar and allow to cool before lidding and placing in the refrigerator.

 

Chef’s tip: Substitute 1/4 cup applesauce in place of (1) egg for any baking recipe.

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Peach Jam

Photo Cred: Ivy Becker

Are you getting tired of using butter on your toast each and every morning for breakfast? Taking some fresh peaches and mashing them up to create a fresh jam is super easy. Store bought food just is not cutting it anymore and this is a much better alternative to those varieties. Spread this peach jam on your toast and artisan sandwiches or wherever you’d like.

Photo Cred: Ivy Becker

Yields 8 oz 

Ingredients 

8 medium peaches 

1 cup Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar

1 small lemon, squeezed 

 

Directions 

  1. Remove skin and mash peaches 
  2. In a saucepan, add sugar and lemon juice to mashed peaches. 
  3. Boil for 10 minutes- stirring frequently. 
  4. Cool and pour into mason jar.  
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Fresh Strawberry Jam

Hot diggity jam! Who would of thought mashed up fruit would taste this good? But what makes this particular recipe taste even better is that it’s made with fresh, local strawberries! Made with three simple ingredients, you’ll never look at store-bought jam the same way again. Once and for all, it’s time to ditch the sugar-laden fruit spreads for this mouthwatering jam. Spread it on toast, biscuits, bagels, pancakes and more!

 

Yields 12 oz

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh organic strawberries, tops cut off

2 cups Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar

1/2 medium lemon, squeezed

Directions 

 

1. Cut strawberries into fourths and mash. Pour into medium saucepan. 

 

2. Add sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar fully dissolves. 

 

3. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir mixture frequently for 10 minutes. Once mixture thickens, remove from heat and dispense equally into sterilized mason jars. Seal to cool.

 

To learn how to can your jam for a prolonged shelf life, click here. 

 

 

Chef’s tip: Strawberry tops contain a lot of beneficial nutrients. Instead of tossing them, save the leafy green tops of your strawberries for your compost bin or freeze them for your next smoothie.