Homemade Huckleberry Jam Recipe: A Sweet Taste of the Wild
If you're lucky enough to have a handful of huckleberries—whether fresh from the wild or found at a local farmer's market—then you’re in for a treat. There’s nothing quite like a jar of homemade huckleberry jam. With its sweet-tart flavor, gorgeous deep purple color, and aromatic profile, huckleberry jam is a must-have for toast, biscuits, yogurt, or even as a topping on cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for extra brightness) Optional
Instructions
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
- Potato masher (optional)
- Sterilized glass jars with lids
- Candy thermometer (optional but helpful)
Notes
- Wild foraging: Common in mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest
- Farmers markets (July–August)
- Specialty stores or online (frozen or freeze-dried)
- Grow your own (though they require acidic soil and patience)