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Scandinavian-inspired, Queen's Jam is a sweet blueberry-studded, raspberry confection. It's easy to make (no canning skills needed), fabulous on toast, scones, biscuits, waffles, pancakes etc. and so delicious, it's worthy of royalty!
I love recipes with a fun name and an interesting history. And if they're also incredibly delicious and super easy to make, it rings all my bells! So you can imagine, having my freezer and refrigerator stocked with glistening, crimson jars of this beautiful Queen's Jam makes me a happy camper. And those who have been recipients of this heavenly sweet confection seem to feel the same way!
This recipe actually started with an email from a reader. She asked if I had a blueberry freezer jam recipe. I've made blueberry jam in the past, but it's not been one of my favorites due to the abundance of blueberry skins in the jam. You can use a food processor to remedy that problem but that adds another step and another dirty dish to wash. So I did a little research and discovered this lovely and delicious Queen's Jam, a combination of raspberries and blueberries.
The history of Queen's jam is not super clear with most sources saying it's Swedish-inspired and a few claiming it has Finnish origins. From doing a bit of research, it sounds like it was originally made with wild raspberries and blueberries, but these days it seems there are a number of Swedish companies that make and distribute Queen's Jam. I even found it for sale on Amazon, imported from Sweden and describing it as "a most balanced marriage of two berries, raspberries and wild blueberries."
A royal blend
Where does the "queen's" part come in? I'm not really sure, just assuming that this jam is so delicious it's worthy of royalty. It could also be the color. When you combine raspberries and blueberries, the result is a very regal crimson hue. With these two attributes, I think this jam deserves its name! And any way you look at it, the name Queen's Jam is much more interesting and intriguing than Raspberry-Blueberry Jam, right?
A royal name deserves a royal appearance
This delicious Queen's jam makes a lovely gift to give to a friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc. Give the jam on its own or whip up a batch of these Buttermilk Biscuits, these Sugar-Topped Scones or these Brioche Dinner Rolls (all from our Ridiculously Easy Series) to pair perfectly with this royal jam.
With such a fun name, I decided that this jam definitely needed a pretty label to dress it up. Feel free to leave me a comment below if you'd like a printable PDF of these labels for yourself. They're easy to print up and cut out. The PDF can also be used with Avery sticky labels. Either glue the labels to the top or side of your jars or slip a label right on top of the lid of a mason jelly jar and screw on the band.
A few important tricks
Freezer jam can have issues with graininess and not setting (or thickening) well. I've discovered, after doing lots of testing and experimenting that not dissolving the sugar thoroughly can cause both of these problems in freezer jam. Most freezer jam recipes call for stirring the fruit and sugar together, adding the pectin, stirring again and then it's ready to be ladled into jars.
I've found that following these directions can cause grainy, loose (syrupy) results. A tiny little trick and a bit of extra time makes all the difference in the world. I simply microwave the sugar/fruit mixture for 3 minutes. The mixture gets hot, causing the sugar to dissolve, but the fresh flavor of the fruit is not affected. After the microwave stint, I stir the jam and then let it sit while taking care of other things. Every now and then I give it another good stir.
A little burst of blueberry in each delicious bite
I believe, from what I've read, that Queen's jam traditionally is a half and half mix of raspberries and blueberries. I took some liberty in making my recipe a little different. I use 1½ cups of crushed raspberries and ½ cup of crushed blueberries since the crushed blueberries aren't nearly as pretty as the raspberries. Just before ladling the jam into jars, I add an additional cup of whole blueberries. This gives you a little burst of blueberry in each spoonful of jam.
I've had a few jars of Queen's Jam in the refrigerator for about 10 days now and the blueberries have remained plump and pretty. I've also frozen some with delicious results after thawing.
Make someone's day!
Want to brighten someone's day and make them feel special (like royalty)? Make a batch of this delightful Queen's Jam, ladle it into jars and attach a pretty little label to identify and describe the delicious jam. Add a loaf of homemade bread or one of the Ridiculously Easy recipes listed above and you'll have a friend for life! If you don't have time to bake, pick up some good English muffins or a package of crumpets (Trader Joes has wonderful crumpets) for a fabulous treat.
Café Tips for making this Queen's Jam
- This recipe calls for Certo. Certo is a liquid fruit pectin that's available at most larger grocery stores and online. It's usually found in the same aisle that has canning jars, lids, etc. If you have trouble finding it, ask at the front desk as stores will stock it in different areas.
- Liquid and dry pectins are not interchangeable.
- You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this jam. Frozen raspberries generally come in 12-ounce bags. One bag should be enough to equal 1½ cups of crushed berries. You'll need about a cup of blueberries to equal ½ cup of crushed blueberries
- Jam and jelly making is an exact science meaning you need to measure very carefully to ensure good results. I love improvising with recipes but I've learned it doesn't work well (without lots of trial and error) with jam (and jelly).
- Freezer jam is not processed in a water bath, so it's not stable at room temperature like traditional jam that can be kept in the pantry before it's opened. If you're giving this raspberry freezer jam as a gift, be sure to tell the recipient that it should be stored in the refrigerator (or freezer for long term storage). It's fine to have it out at room temperature for and hour or two while serving.
- In addition to serving this Queen's Jam on biscuits, scones, toast, etc. we love it on my Ridiculously Easy Seeded Focaccia. I slice it thick, butter it lightly then toast it until golden in a sauté pan. So… good!
- I love to use pretty jars for my jams and jellies. These Weck Tulip Jars are one of my favorites.
- I also really like these French-made jars by Quattro Stagioni.
- If you'd like the PDF for the labels pictured above, just leave me a comment below and I will email it to you.
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Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed raspberries, 1 12-ounce bag of frozen raspberries or about 2 cups of fresh raspberries
- ½ cup crushed blueberries, about 1 cups of fresh berries
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 pouch CERTO liquid fruit pectin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 heaping cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Wash glass jars or plastic containers and lids with hot soapy water. Rinse well then dry thoroughly. (I like to run mine through the dishwasher.)
- Crush the raspberries thoroughly (I use a potato masher for this). Measure exactly 1 ½ cups of the crushed berries into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Crush the blueberries with a fork or potato masher. Measure exactly ½ cup into the bowl with the raspberries.
- Stir in sugar until thoroughly combined. Scrape sides of the bowl to incorporate sugar crystals along the edges.
- Place the bowl in the microwave on high power for 3 minutes. (Mixture will not cook but will become warm enough for sugar to dissolve). Remove from microwave and stir well for another minute.
- Allow the fruit/sugar mixture to sit for 2 hours, giving it a good stir about every 30 minutes. Take a taste to make sure the sugar is dissolved. If it still has a bit of a grainy texture, stir for another minute or two until sugar is well-dissolved. When the sugar is well-dissolved the mixture will actually deepen in color and lose it's "cloudiness". That's when you're ready for the next step.
- Mix pectin and lemon juice. Add to fruit/sugar mixture; stir for 3 minutes. (Don’t cheat. Set a timer!)
- Add one rounded cupful of fresh blueberries
- Fill containers to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
- The jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
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Hi Chris,
I want to add this to your jam jellies I want to make but would like to know if it can be canned as well?
If so, what would be the changes?
I really appreciate any help you can give me.
Many thanks.
Susan
PS May I please have the beautiful labels?
I wanted to let. you know, that I tried your strawberry freezer jam and it came out perfect. I can't tell you how many recipes that I have tried and some are too thick and some just did not set up. Your recipe worked on the very first try, in fact, I made 3 batches and everyone came out perfect. I am looking forward to try the recipe for Queen jam and would greatly appreciate the PDF for the labels.
Thanks so much,
Brenda Fussell
Hi Brenda, Thanks for your kind comments and for sharing your experience with making our strawberry freezer jam! It's great to hear how well our recipe turned out for you. The labels for the Queen's Jam are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!
Loved reading your comments and can't wait to make the jam. Yes, I would love the labels. Thank you.
Sure, Meredith!
Trying this recipe now. Would love the labels please.
Sure, Corinne!
Looks and sounds delicious! I plan on making it with the fresh blueberries and raspberries I got today. Could I get the label download? Thank you!
Happy to send them, Phyllis!
I happen to have an abundance of both raspberries and blueberries in the garden right now. Although we aren't big jam eaters I have to give this a try, off to buy some certo today. Could you please send me your labels. Thank you
Sure, Sandra!
Labels please !
I need to gift these ASAP!!
Booge ,Canada 🇨🇦
Sure, Booge!
Hi there, is it possible to use the powdered pectin instead of the liquid? Just curious. And I would love the PDF file for the labels. Thank you for all the great recipes.
Toni
Hi Toni, liquid and powdered pectin are not interchangeable. To ensure success, if you prefer powdered pectin, it's best to use a recipe that's been designed for that product. My daughter in law, Lindsay will be happy to send you the labels on Monday.
Our first raspberries are ripening and blueberry season is coming soon. I have ordered labels and cant wait to make this delicious looking jam! Thank you for offering to send labels, Chris!
Happy to send them, Linda!
I posted my response about this lovely jam earlier, but forgot to give it my rating of 5 stars!
Thank you!
I have made this jam many times since visiting your site. It is especially dear to me because my mom was born and raised in Sweden.
I have gotten your labels before, but for the life of me I cannot find them in my saved files. Could you please send me your 2" labels again for this wonderful jam....
thank you in advance. Have a blessed day
Sure, Jane!
Please send me the labels. Thank you.
Sure, Karrie!
Would appreciate receiving labels
Sheri
Sure, Sheri!
Two of my favorite flavors! Please send me the labels.
Sending them your way, Debbie!
Plan on making these for Christmas gifts, can you please send labels
Thank you
Sure, Janet!
Chris,
I will make this a d would.appreciate a link for the labels,but I am most curious about those charming little jars. If you have given the source,I missed it and would appreciate that information.
Again, thanks so.much for your research which allows the rest of us to look really accomplished.
Sheila
Thank you for the kind comment, Sheila! I just sent the labels and here is a link to the jars- https://weckjars.com/contact/
Your recipe is the best! I make it for little gifts all the time. Unfortunately I got a new computer and I "lost" the label! Would you please send me the PDF again? Thank you so much.
Hi Nancy, sending the labels now!
Getting ready to make this and id love the pdf for the labels. Didnt have quite enough ripe raspberries today in our yard so found you in a search. Headed out to pick blueberries now. Excited to try it!
That's great, Deb! Let us know how it goes! Sending the labels your way.
I would love the Queen's Jam labels, please.
Sending them your way, DoLee!
I’m in the process of making this recipe. Make your strawberry freezer jam last week and it turned it perfectly. Please send me the Queen’s jam label. Thank you.
That's great, Linda! Sending them your way.
I make a blueberry sauce, and a raspberry sauce, but never made them into a jam. I am so looking forward to trying this recipe this weekend. Would you mind sending me the printable label? Many thanks!
Sending them your way, Deborah!
Made your queens jam. Excellent. Could you please send the pdf for queens ja labels.
Thanks, Don! Sending them now.
I make this every summer, we have wild blueberries and raspberries at our cabin. It is a huge hit and so very yummy! Please send labels, thank you!!
Lucky you, Martie! We will send the labels.
Please send the PDF for the Queens jam.Thank you very much.
Please send gt\the PDF for the queens jam.This is a 5 star jam!!
Finished making the queens jam yesterday.This is a five star jam.This is the second time requesting the PDF for the queens jam under the correct post.
I am asking for the labels for gifts. Thank you
Sending them your way, Sandy!
I have been making freezer jam for years and love. Although, I usually us powdered pectin. I have read your method and it sounds intriguing. I will be making this Queen Jam for sure. I just made a Peach Melba freezer jam and it is about gone. I woulde love to have the PDF of the printable label for this jam.
PS I love your blog. Recipes are great.
Thanks, Renee! We will send the labels your way.
Chris, I would love the PDF for the labels. Just got my fruit this weekend so I"m ready to go. Also, I don't have a microwave. What do you suggest to prepare the fruit on the stovetop? Love your website and the recipes. Thanks, BK
Hi Beverly, you can definitely use the stove to dissolve the sugar. Just heat it till it's hot but not to the point of boiling. I'll get the labels off to you now.
love making different Jams - can you please send me the labels for Queens Jam
Sure, Liz!
I just put this jam in the jars and realized I don’t have the labels. Please send so the jars and I will be happy. Thank you.
Sure, Kathryn!
I would be grateful to receive the pdf of your label. Thank you.
Happy to send them, Joe!
Kindly send me the labels for this delicious jam!
Sure, K!
Picked raspberries and blueberries this week and came across this recipe. It's absolutely delicious. Will definitely be something I will now make every year at this time to add to all my other jams and jellies.
Thanks, Vicky! So glad you enjoyed this.
High Chris
I was gifted a half flat of raspberries and blueberries so I'm going to do queens jam. I would love a copy of the pdf files for the labels.
Thank you
That's great, Richard! We will send the labels your way.
Hi Richard, the labels were returned. It says the email was blocked because of spam content.
Hi Chris! I hope you and yours are having a blessed Sunday.
I would love the pdf for the labels. Thanks so much!
Sending them your way, Terry!
This looks delicious! May I please have a copy of the printable labels? Thank you.
Sending them your way, Sheila!
Please labels for Queen's Jam. Thanks!
Please send labels for Queen's Jam. Thanks!
Sure, Carole!
This jam looks delicious. Please send me the labels.
Thanks so much.
Sending them your way, Marilyn!
Oh, Yes! Please! I would like a printable PDF of these labels for the Queen's Jam! What a great addition to a formal tea party!
Sure, Cheryl!
Oh, so good! Please send me the link for your pretty labels. Thank you
Sending them your way, Deborah!
Just made tonight! Picked raspberries yesterday and blueberries today! Can’t wait to try after it sets overnight. May I have label
Please
Thanks!
Linda
Sure, Linda!
Would you please send the label for Queen's Jam? Thanks. Love your recipes!
Thanks, Shirley! Sending them your way.
Please send me the labels. Thanks you so much enjoying your recipes
Sure, Linda!
Please send me label for Queen’s Jam?
Thanks very much
Sure, Barbara!
I think this is the best of all the freezer jam recipes. Amazing!
Thanks, Diane!
May I please have the label for the habanero recipe, also the queens jam recipe
Thank you
Hi Linda, which habanero recipe are you interest in? We have a couple. Just leave a comment on that post to get the labels. We will send the labels for the Queen's Jam!
Thank you for this yummy recipe-as always, delicious! Please may I have the labels?
Sure, Diane!
May I have the labels please?
Sure, Dotti!
Please May I have the labels for Queens jam? Raspberry and blueberry. I made it last year and we all love it - delicious and healthy🙃
That's great, Augustine! We will send the labels.
There is a language confusion going on here. The blueberries used here are of the North American variety.
Swedish "Blåbär" [blueberries] are actually called Bilberries in English and are quite different.
Thanks for the clarification, Blåman. This jam is just my interpretation of Queen's Jam with ingredients we can find here in the US. I'm sure it would be better with Swedish "Blåbär" but it's delicious nevertheless!
Looking forward to making this recipe and sharing it with friends and family. Please send me the PDF for the labels. I can't wait for the season to come so I can put this all together. Thank you!
Sure, Joyce!
Hi Chris,
Ramping up to make several batches of Queen’s Jam. Please send PDF for labels . Have made seveeal batches in the last couple years—all were very well received!
Thanks,
Robin Marin
That's great, Robin! We will send the labels.
Can’t wait to try this one. I’m making and gifting your jam like crazy. Please send the labels. Merci!
I love that, Kathryn! Sending the labels your way.
Made today, so yummy. Can I get the link for the labels.
Thank you
Sure, Elizabeth!
Me finding this recipe today brings tears . It was meant for me to find it. Today our dear Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.
My favorite jams/jellies are raspberry and Blueberry.
I would love to have the link to the label please.
I love that you found this today, Della. We will send the labels your way.
I tried this recipe. Great idea. Used fresh picked of both.
Tastes amazing. Would love the PDF for the label.
That's great, Karen! We will send the labels.
Can I please get the template for the Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam)
Sure, Natalie!
This looks amazing! I just picked about 5lbs of raspberries and want to try this recipe! I would love the link to the labels - thanks!!
That's great, Heidi! We will send them your way 🙂
Hi Chris! I’d love to try to make this beautiful jam too! Will you please send a link to the labels for the jars? Thanks so much!
Sure, Evangeline!
I would love the labels for Queens Jam! Have been enjoying your recipes, thanks for sharing.
Also, where did you get those cute blueberry muffin liners? I've looked everywhere for some like them.
Happy to send the labels, Prencella! And the muffin liners were a Homegoods find.
I have loved your peach and strawberry jam recipes as have my family. We love all kinds of berries and the Queens
Jam sounds like a winner. I would love the labels for it also. Thank you for the inspiration!
I'm so glad, Cheri! We will send the labels.
My freezer strawberry jam is just about gone--a taste and my sister nabbed a jar to take with her. On to other things, and this sounds delicious. Please send me the labels. They're an added, lovely touch. Thanks for all the good recipes.
I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipes, Wendy! We are happy to send the labels.
I’d love the labels! And could this be made seedless?
Hi Elaine, just sent the labels!
In regards to your question, you could make this seedless but you will need more berries to equal the same amount of strained berry juice as is called for in the recipe.
I would appreciate it very much if you would send me the labels for the Queen's jam. thank you very much
Happy to send them, Judy!
I cannot wait to make the Queen's Jam - my mom was Swedish so this is dear to my heart. Please send me the gorgeous labels. Thank you !
Sure, Jane!
Please send the labels for the Queen's jam. Thanks
Sure, Linda!
Olease send me the labels for your Queen's Jam
Sure, Kay!
May have the labels for this jam.
Thank you!
Sure, Amy!
I would love to have the labels for the tasty Queen’s Jam. Thank you!
Sure, Kathy!
Back again for labels...blueberries are coming on strong...cannot wait to try on my hubby's buttermilk waffles
Sure, Linna!
Dear Chris,
Please send the labels for your Queen’s Jam recipe.
Sure, Sue!
This looks delicious and easy! I can't wait to try it. Would you please send me the label? Thanks!
Sure, Leah! Enjoy!
Labels for the raspberry blueberry jam, please
Sending them your way, Pam!
This is great!!!!!!
May I have some labels?
Sure, Brigitte!
Can I please have the label for this recipe and a few others? I do fundraising baskets every year and I would love to do a few preserve ones and your labels are amazing - Queen's Jam, Easy Blackberry Freezer Jam, Pineapple Jalepeno Pepper Jelly, Jalepeno Pepper Jelly, Bacon Jam, Red Green Pepper Jelly, Raspberry Freezer Jam and Strawberry Freezer Jam..... thank you so very much in advance
Not all of those have labels, but we will send the ones that do. Enjoy, Debbie!
May I have the labels for the Queen’s jam and Peach freezer jam?
Sure, Booge!
What a lovely easy recipe! I can’t eat apples but wanted something instead to make Eves Pudding. This jam was perfect and I just used normal sugar as it didn’t need to set very firm. I love the jars but doubt if they have them here in the U.K.
Please can I have the pdf for the Queen’s jam labels and the Blackberry Jam labels. Thank you for sharing the glorious photos too.
Thanks, Augustine! We will send the labels now.
I tried another Queens Jam recipe that had Whiskey added but it really didn’t work for me. Luckily I only added it to one small jar. Too earthy. I still nave the received the labels and I’ve checked my junk folder. Any ideas. This is a very good preserve for late summer as both fruits are super food in my book. I added the smallest drop of Cardamon extract the second time I made it and it was sublime too, if you’re a cardamon addict like me!
Sorry - that should read ‘ I still haven’t received the jam labels pdf. ‘
We will try again, Augustine!
I have never made jam before in my life, but recent trip to Sweden has inspired me to try, as I fell in love with the Queen's jam on waffles! Where did you find those adorable little "squatty" jars? I do not see them in the Amazon links. (one of the links is broken, btw.)
These are the jars pictured- https://weckjars.com/product/902-deco-jar/ Let us know if you try it, Suzanne!
Queen's Jam is a hit! Please send me your PDF for the labels.
T
Thanks, Jane! Sending the labels now!
Hi Chris, this is such a beautiful jam! Would it work as a cooked jam? I want to make it as a gift that needs to be shipped...
Hi Neva, freezer jams are not safe for canning. However, you could take a raspberry jam recipe that is designed for canning and sub some blueberries for part of the raspberries. You could still use our labels if you would like them.
Thank you for the guidance. I will try it. And, yes, please to the labels! Thank you.
Wow Chris. that Queen's jam recipe turned out amazing with a burst of delicious fruity flavour !!!!!!!!!
Could I have the labels for this Queen's Jam & the Blackberry Jam please.
Thanks so much !
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Cheryl. We will send the labels now!
May I have the labels for the Queen’s jam and Peach freezer jam as well!
Merci
Sure, Booge! Enjoy!
Hi,
I'm just wondering if you might respond to my question of July 29th? I think you may have missed it as it was between two other comments that you have replied to. Thanks!
Hi Chris, I had requested the label pdf for your fabulous Queens Jam back in mid-June when you posted it but somehow I never received it. Is it still possible to get it? Thanks so much! Also, I have loved your commentary and your husband’s beautiful photos from your recent adventure in the French Alps. So inviting and inspiring!
Peace,
Millie
Thanks, Millie! We will try and send the labels again!
Cant wait to try! Can you please send me the PDF for avery labels?
Thank you
Sure, Jodi!
Will this recipe work it I crush enough raspberries to make 1 1/2 cups of juice and use that instead of the crushed fruit? I don't like raspberry seeds. I would use the blueberries as directed.
Ah... I did miss this Elsie, sorry! Yes, that should work fine!
Thank you!
The Queen's Jam looks wonderful - I plan to make it this weekend. Please send the pdf for the labels.
Thanks, Sherry! We will send the labels!
Hi Chris,
I am in the process of making both your raspberry and Queens Jam with blueberries. Thanks for your wonderful tips on how to prevent a grainy jam. I am excited to try your microwave tip as I have had this problem in the past. Please send me your labels for both jams.
Thanks!
I'm so glad, Anna! We will send the labels now.
Please send the labels for the Queen’s jam. Making it now!! 😊
Sure, Sue! Enjoy!
Please send labels for Queen's Jam. Thank you!
Sure, Beth!
Can’t wait to try the peach and Queen’s freezer jam 😊 Would you please send labels for both?
Thanks so much!
Sure, Lauren!
Just made the jam. It looks beautiful & is so easy!! Please send the PDF for the labels. Love your recipes!
That's great, Peggy! We will send the labels now.
I would love to have the PDF for your Queen's Jam labels. Thank you for the delicious recipe.
Sure, Kay!
Hi Chris
I seem to have lost the PDF for Queens Jam labels, my granddaughters favourite.. pleas send. Thanks.
Just tried to email them, Mary, and it said they could not be delivered. Could there be a typo in your email address?
Just made your Queens Jam with blueberries and raspberries picked from our orchard this morning. Had to sneak a tablespoon or two for toast and it was divine. Thank you for another wonderful recipe!
Would love to have the pdf of the labels. They are so bright and colorful.
I'm so glad, Vicki! Thanks for letting us know! We will send the labels.
Love your web site. I made the raspberry freezer jam, the easiest jam to make. I never made freezer jam before. This week I'm making
the queens raspberry and blueberry jam. I would love the labels for them. Thank you for all the great recipes.
Please stay well.
Marietta Chmelar
We will send them, Marietta!
Excited to try this recipe. Have made several of your jams and they have all been delicious! Please send the PDF for the labels.
Thank you,
Barbara
Thanks so much, Barbara! We will send them now!
Chris, I love the looks of this jam and hope to make some for family and friends!
Your wonder label pdf would make this perfect. Thanks so much for your kind offer!
Thanks, Millie
Thanks, Millie! We will email the labels!
I’m excited to make this recipe using blackberries and blueberries! Hoping for the best! Mai I receive a copy of your printable labels? I love your recipes and look forward to many more! Have a good summer.
Thanks, Elizabeth! We will send the labels!
So happy I found this recipe!! I have a ton of blueberries from the garden and wanted to also incorporate an additional fruit as I do in pies. I would love the label as I do make some jam as gifts, thank you! I also am bookmarking your page so I can come back to ito it later.
Sending them now, Shari! Enjoy!
I have not yet tried this jam, however I am starting to make my Christmas list for gifting and definitely want to include some of these jams. I would love to get the label info as I believe it will make the gifts so much more impressive.
I can't wait to begin the process of making the final decisions of what jams will be included.
Sure, Kimberly! Sending them now 😊
Hi Kimberly, we tried to send the labels but the email was returned. Could you have perhaps missed or left out a letter in your email address?
Hi Chris,
Please send PDF's for labels for jars of jam
Would be very grateful to you
Thank you
Sure, Glynis!
My family loves this recipe. I am sharing your recipe and site with my sister-in-law-law. Will you please send me the labels, I misplaced my email that you sent with them
Thank you
I'm so glad to hear that, Sunny! We will send the labels now.
Hello. I love your recopies and use many. could you send me the labels for the Queens Jam? Thanks.
I'm so glad, Beth! Sending the labels now.
Hello Chris,
I'm about to make a batch of your Queen's Jam.
Would you kindly send me the PDF for your pretty labels?
Thanking you, Sally S.
AUSTRALIA
Just sent them Sally. Enjoy!
Hello,
I am new to your blog and very excited to make a batch of Queens jam to gift this Christmas. It looks very festive and delicious. Will you please share your pretty labels?
Thank you
Hi Sonia, welcome to The Café! Just sent you the labels. Hope you enjoy this jam!
I'd love to use this template as well. Is it possible to adjust the text on it myself? I have made Avery labels before, but haven't seen this design. I love it! I plan to try this jam this weekend. 🙂
We'll be happy to send you these labels, Kristin. I'm not sure that you can adjust the text because I have to download it as a pdf and I don't think that can be altered.
I made this last night! Oh my!! Soooo good. They will make beautiful and delicious gifts. Thanks for sharing! Will you please send me the labels?
So happy you are enjoying this, Sandy! Sent the labels!
Hi Chris,
I made the Queens Jam and it came out perfect! Thank you again and again!
Question for you...can I mail the jam? I finished the 24 hour resting period and was wondering if I could share it with family?
Also, could you please send me a copy of the PDF for the labels?
Appreciate your help! Stay safe and healthy,
Fran G.
Hi Fran, I'm so happy you had good results.
Regarding your question, this is a type of freezer jam so it either needs to be refrigerated or frozen for storage. It's fine for it to be out for a few hours but sending it in the mail would be too long for it to be at room temperature. If you give it to friends, just tell them to keep it refrigerated when not in use.
Super delicious jam. I have added it to my permanent collection of recipes. I made some today to give away at Christmas this year. I tried canning them as my freezer space is limited, so I'll know how that worked out soon enough. After looking at the raspberry and blueberry jam recipes in the Ball Blue Book guide to preserving, both called for only the berries and sugar. After a little more digging, both raspberries and blueberries are deemed high in acid (pH of 4.6 or below), so between the fruits themselves and the lemon juice in this recipe, I made the assumption that I could safely preserve this jam in a hot water bath (I processed them in boiling water for 15 minutes). I didn't have pectin on hand, so I omitted it and the jam still set up nicely. I always reduce the sugar by a little while still keeping a good proportion of sugar to fruit.
I'd love a copy of the labels, as that will set up the gifts nicely this holiday. Thanks!
You're welcome, Nicole! Sent you the labels!
Hi! My neighbor Nancy, recently made your delicious Queens jam for us and it was delicious! I have added your recipe to my favorites already...thank you!
Yes, could you please e-mail me the PDF for the labels? I would appreciate it.
I've already ordered the items needed to make a batch of my own. I'm sure it will be a BIG hit over the holidays! I'm sure I'll share your recipe again and again.
I've signed up for your subscription and look very forward to seeing what other recipes to try.
I look forward to hearing from you. Than you and stay safe and healthy.
Hi Fran, welcome to The Café!
I'll be happy to send you the labels! Enjoy1
I can't wait to try this recipe! I would love a pdf of the label as well. Thank you so much.
Sure! I'll send the labels now, Nancy!
I made the Queen's Jam! I used small, pretty jars and gave them away to friends with a package of Bay's English Muffins. Everyone loved the jam and muffins! Thank you for this recipe and the labels!
I have two questions: 1) The jam was a little sweet for me. Can I reduce the sugar amount and would the recipe still work?
2) I notice that some recipes don't call for Certo Pectin--actually no pectin at all. Is there an advantage to using Certo?
Hi Nancy, I'm so happy you enjoyed the jam!
Regarding your questions:
1.) You cannot reduce the amount of sugar as the sugar is crucial in both the setting and the preservation of the jam. There are low sugar or no sugar pectins you could use but you'd need to use their recipe.
2.) Recipes that don't call for pectin are for jams that are cooked down until they become thick. It's a totally different kind of jam. It's still delicious but not fresh tasting like this Queen's Jam.
The Queen is Queen Maud of Norway d1936. She was a grand daughter of Queen Victoria and had a number of foods named in her honour. The Raspberry and blueberry combination has stuck according to cook Signe Johansen in her Scandelicious book.
Thanks, Malachy! I appreicate you sharing this information!
Making Christmas gifts this week. Please send me the PDF label to download .Thanks, Barbara
You're an early bird, Barbara, bravo to you! The labels have been sent, enjoy!
Hi Chris, Just saw this wonderful Queen's jam recipe and have to make it. Its just that simple! Please send these delightful labels so that I will be ready to label the jam as it comes out. Thanks again as always ;}) L
Another winner!!!! Could you send me those gorgeous labels?
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it, Susan! The labels have been sent!
Hello! So pleased to have found the recipe for this jam, along with the pineapplie/orange marmalade, which is actually what I was searching for. Will post with my results; I'm rather new at this jam-making business, having canned but never made jam in my entire 65 years!
Fixing my eyes alongside yours,
Suzi
That's so awesome, Suzi! Hope you enjoy both of the jams! 💕💕
I would love the pdf for the label.
I typically process my jam in a hot water bath. Could this be done w/o ruining the recipe?
Donna
Hi Donna, I'll be happy to send you the labels. Since this recipe is designed for storing in the freezer, I'm not sure that it has enough acid to safely can. I would rather use a raspberry jam recipe that's specifically created for hot water bath canning and add blueberries. You could still call it Queen's Jam
Can’t wait to try this the fruit is ready to go. I would love the label pdf 😊
Sure! I'll send them now, Robin!
Robin, I just tried to send you the labels but the email was returned to me with this message "the email account that you tried to reach does not exist". Could you have made an error in the email address you sent? If you email me @ chris@thecafesucrefarine.com I will send you the labels again. Sorry!
I remember watching Queen for A Day with my mother. Sure brings back memories. This jam looks delicious.
I used to love that show! 💕
Would love the labels - Going to make your fig preserves first as I have the ingredients on hand......then this one 🙂 can't wait - love your recipes and I'm going to check out your scones and bread recipes too - so glad to have found your site!
Thanks, Colleen! Sent your the labels!
I would love the available labels. Hopefully, my kitchen will be put back together by the end of the week and I can start planning. 🙂
I'll send you the labels now, Sue. Good luck with your kitchen!
Just made this jam and already it tastes delicious. Would appreciate the labels. Thanks
Sure, I'll send them now, Audrey. So happy you like it!
Chris - I have plenty of blueberries now - just need to go for the raspberries to try this out - looks SOOOO GOOD!
Also - would I also be able to get these lovely labels for the Queen's Jam too? Thanks so much!!!
Hope you enjoy it, Cyndi! The labels should be in your inbox!
I would like the label PDF please. I made the jam and we love it. I also give a lot away. I also make your marmalade recipes when we are in Arizona for the winter. Love the Meyer lemon ginger marmalade. Thanks
Mary.wilson@shaw.ca
Mary Wilson
That's so awesome, Mary! The labels are on the way!
Jam looks great! Can you kindly send the pdf for the labels? Thanks
Sure! I'll send them now, PJ!
Hi Chris, Raspberries and blueberries are just in season now here in British Columbia. Looking forward to making this delicious looking jam. Could you please send me the labels. Thanks. have a wonderful and joyous day!
Thanks so much, Catherine! I'll be happy to send you the labels.
Id love to give these as gifts. Could I have the labels please? Thank you. I'm loving your site!
Linda
Thanks so much, Linda! I get the labels off to you now!
Just made some of this jam this morning and eagerly awaiting tomorrow to sample it! Could you please send me some of those cute labels? Thank you.
Sure, I'll send them now, Gail! Enjoy!
Hi there! Could you send a link for the jars you used in this jam recipe? Thank you!
Victoria
Hi Victoria, the jars are Weck jars. You can purchase the taller ones on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WnBZqS The round squat ones are also Weck but I purchased several years ago in England.
I too would like label pdf, thank you!
Sure! I'll get the pdf off to you now, Mary!
Another wonderful recipe!! I would love the labels to complete the look of the beautiful jam.
Sure! I'll send them now Laura!
Love the jam! Love this website! Thanks for sharing your recipes. Could you please send me the labels for the jam? Thanks
This jam looks delicious. Could you send me the PDF for the labels, please?
Thanks so much, Bernadette! The labels should be in your email.
Just mixed a batch of all raspberry ( berries and sugar, letting sit overnight and hoping non- refrigerated is ok). Saw this Queen's Jam recipe and since I'll be out blueberry picking tomorrow I'm going to try this next. cound I too have the pdf for labels? Thank you!
By now you should have a batch of beautiful, delicious raspberry jam, Kathy! I'll send you the labels for the Queen's Jam.
I would love the pretty labels to go with such a tasty jam!!
Chris:
I am fascinated with your jam recipes. Also love your labels. Could you send me your PDF files. I am planning to do a batch to share with family and friends for thanksgiving.
Thanks.
Thanks, Cristina! We'll be happy to send you the PDF. It will be a great gift!
So easy...so wonderful! Absolutely loved by everyone ❤️
Thanks, Sandra!
Another wonderful success! I would love the labels.
Yay! Thanks for getting back to us with your results, Nancy! The labels are on the way!
Have just recently started making pickles, jams and jellies. This looks wonderful. Would like to have the label template also.
That's so cool, Alicia! I'll send you the pdf now!
I bought the jars. I can’t wait to make it and share it with my friends. I would love the labels. Thank you I just love all your recipes. I’m a faithful follower.
Sounds like you're all set, Maureen! The labels should be in your email!
Thank you for this recipe, and I would love the labels!
Sure! I'll send them now Meghan! Enjoy!
Looks scrumptious! I've been looking for one for my grandbabies, this sounds perfect! Please send me the pdf! Thank you!
Hi Shaunie, I think the grandbabies will love this - and you! The labels are on the way!
Hi Chris,
From the moment you told me about this jam I have been waiting anxiously for the recipe, I have been a busy bee making many of your other jam recipes, My family and some of my friends and neighbours that I have shared the jams with cant decide their favourite they all love them and the labels really give it that finishing touch. I cant wait to try this jam, so can you please send me the PDF label. Thank you so very much for this jam recipe.
Can’t wait to ty this jam. Please send me the labels.
Sure! They're on the way, Carolyn!
Anxious to try this recipe using the wild raspberries we have growing in and around our yard. Please send me the pdf. Thank you!
This looks great but not sure i want the whole blueberries in my jam - can this be put through a food processor to make it smother.
Absolutely! I would just pulse it a few times though so it doesn't get too smooth.
I have made several of your other jam recipes with great success and delicious results. Eager to try this one too! Thanks so much.
Thanks, Kathy! I think you'll love this one!
Hi Chris,
How you had a great Fourth. Would love to try this. Is it possible to make this jam seedless?
Thanks, Paula! I haven't tried it, but I think you could just strain the seeds out. Just make sure that you have 2 cups of juice. You will probably need more berries to make 2 cups of juice.
Chris, I love your recipes and plan on making this jam tomorrow. Please send me the labels...I can’t wait to do this
Have fun, Carrie! The labels should be in your email.
addendum: The email just came back to me. I tried it again but it was returned again. I think the email address you left must be incorrect??? If you email me the correct email I will be happy to send you these labels.
Love your recipes. Please send the labels! Thanks and Happy 4th of July!
Thanks, Jacqueline! I'll get the labels off to you now.
Made the strawberry jam last night so good, now I am going to make the Queen’s Jam, can you send me labels for the strawberry and Queen jam please
You're just having a jam-making weekend! Sure, I'll send both labels now. Enjoy!
Can’t wait to try this recipe...it sounds delicious. Would love the label PDF to use for gift jars.
Sure! They're on the way, Gene!
Sure, I'll send the labels now, Gene!
Thank you, I would love the PDF for the Queen Jelly. My mouth is watering and the oven is heating for the scones.
Haha! Sure, Linda, I'll send them now!
Hi Scott and Chris
Can’t wait to try Queens Jam. Would you please
send me the labels??
Hope all is good with you
Effie
Effie! So nice to hear from you 💕 We are doing well, trying to stay safe. Hope you are too! I'll send the labels off now.
Hi Chris
Happy 4th to you and Scott. Two quick questions please... Can this recipe be halved if I weigh and measure out half the quantity of Certo? And I notice there is lemon juice in the recipe- will that provide sufficient acidity to hot process the jam. I am the only jam eater in my family and freezer real estate is in short supply:) thanks for testing and sharing your tried and tested recipes with us.
Thanks, Beth!
I don't think it would be a problem to half this recipe although you would have to discard the other half of the pectin. I might be nice to make the whole recipe and then you'd have some jam to give away.
Regarding the lemon juice, I'm not the best source of authority on canning jam as I always make freezer jam. I would trust this site to give you trustworthy information on canning and jams and jellies: https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can7_jam_jelly.html
Made your Strawberry Freezer Jam a month ago! You were absolutely right it IS delicious! Now I’m eager to try this recipe for Queen's Jam. Please send the jar labels if you would.
Thanks so much!
I'm so happy you have enjoyed the strawberry jam, Sharon! Just sent you the labels.
Wow! Two of my favorite fruits plus a gorgeous jam. Can't wait to try the recipe; we have jam on our toast every morning. Please send the PDF for the labels because I want to make some for my neighbor. She has been grocery shopping for me since the start of the pandemic and I try to do something nice for her every so often. Thanks, Chris. And tell Scott his photos are as luscious as ever.
Hi Doris, I agree, raspberries and blueberries are a heavenly combination! I know your neighbor will love this jam, sounds like a sweet friend!
Scott says "thanks so much!"
The labels should be in your inbox, enjoy!
Hello. Hoping to make this jam this weekend. Would love the PDF. Thank you. Robin
Happy jam making, Robin! Just sent you the labels.
I'm sure this recipe will come out as good as your strawberry freezer jam, which is delicious!! If you don't mind, I'd love to have the labels for 'Queen's Jam'. Thanks!
Thanks, Monica! The labels should be in your email! Enjoy!
This jam looks amazing and I can't wait to try it! Please send me the pdf for the label-it is adorable!
Thank you.
Linda
Sure, I'll be happy to send it, Linda!
Beautiful jam and lovely label! I would like the pdf for the label, please. And thank you for the recipe!
You're welcome, Debbi! I'll send them now.
Please send me the pdf file for your Queens’s jam label
Done! Hope you enjoy the jam, Kay!
This jam looks good, sounds tasty & will share what I make. Please add me to your growing list of PDF label requests. Thank you for the recipe & the PDF!
Sure! The labels are on the way, Mary!
This jam sounds delightful! I would love to have the label pdf. Thanks and Happy 4th.
Sure, they're on the way. Happy 4th to you too, Trish!
This jam truly is a beautiful color!! I love both red raspberries and blueberries! Can’t wait to try it. I would also love the PDF file for the labels. Thanks so much!
It is a really pretty color! The PDF will be in your inbox, Charlotte!
I love your recipes and have had great success with them! Can't wait to try this jam and would love having that PDF to adorn the jars!
Thank you!
Sylvia 🙂
Thanks so much, Sylvia! I'm so happy you've enjoyed our recipes. 💕 I'll get the labels off to you now.
Thanks for the link to the song at the bottom of your post! Inspiring and encouraging.
You're welcome, Sue. We love that song!
Thank you for another delicious jam recipe. Please send me the pdf for the labels.
You're welcome, Pamela! I'll send the pdf now!
Lovely jam! Aren't freezer jams just the best? I would love to include your label with the jars of jam I give away. Thanks so very much, and stay well!
Yes, they are! So fresh and delicious! I'll send you the labels now, Mary.
I would love the label PDF for the queen’s jam.
They should be in your inbox, Diane. Enjoy!
This Queen recipe sounds wonderful! I'll be trying it soon. The strawberry sounds great too, and I'll bet it's great on your Chicken. Bacon, Strawberry , balsamic pizza too....which by the way is FABULOUS! RAVE REVIEWS FROM FRIENDS AND 17 year old GRANDSON!!!
PLEASE send your PDF for the jam labels too. Thanks for keeping me happy in isolation. stay Safe
Thanks so much, Kim. Sorry, somehow I missed this comment earlier. I will get the labels off to you right now!
Please send labels. Thank you.
Sure, they're on the way, Toni!
I just made your sweet cherry freezer jam. It is delicious.
I will be trying this one too and would appreciate the PDF label.
Thanks!
Sure! I'll send the labels now, Jean. So happy you enjoyed the cherry jam. That is one of my all-time favorites!
What a gorgeous looking jam! I’m looking forward to making some and even sharing with the beautiful ladies I know who are all deserving of being a queen!
Please, may I have a copy of the label PDF.
Hi Nancy Anne, what a fun surprise this jam will be for your friends! The labels are on the way!
I would love the labels for this beautiful jam!
Could I make this shelf stable by water bath canning and maintaining the beauty of this jam? I didn’t know if you have tried canning any of your jams since they all seem to be freezer style.
Thanks!
Hi Alicia, I have to admit, I'm not a canner. I've always frozen my jam, even if it's not a freezer jam recipe. I can't see why that wouldn't work though. I'll send you the PDF now!
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but will this weekend after we get berries at one of our amazing farmers markets. We don't have a microwave, so can I just use the stove for the sugar dissolving? I would love to have the label PDF.
Thanks so much,
Janet
Hi Janet, you can definitely use the stove to dissolve the sugar. Just heat it till it's hot but not to the point of boiling. I'll get the labels off to you now.
Hey and Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
I haven’t made the Queen’s Jam yet, but I was attracted to the recipe because the maternal side of my family are Queens. I’ve sent to recipe to a cousin and suggested that we both make it and, if we like it, we should declare it the family jam. Of course, my rural NE Georgia elder kin pretty much made only blackberry jam because that’s what grew in abundance in the foothills and mountains of that region. Will let you know if my Cuz and I make it and claim it for the Georgia Queens !
That is so cool, Deb! What a fun surprise that would be for your family! I'll send you the labels now.
Please may I have the PDF for the labels. Thank-you.
Sure! They should be in your inbox, Janice! Enjoy!
This jam sounds wonderful too, as well as your other jam recipes. I would love the label pdf please. Anxious to try this recipe too.
Thanks, Bobbi! The labels are on the way!
Chris, I absolutely love your creative and unusual recipes. I will definitely make this jam for gifts for neighbors and friends at Christmas.
I have made strawberry/blueberry jam that was terrific. I can't wait to try yours out, too. Thank you for all of your work and sending us these recipes. I also love your inspirational messages. It lifts my spirits.
Please send me the PDF label for this jam.
Have a wonderful summer,
Phyllis Hunt
Thanks so much, Phyllis! This will make great gifts. I'll get the labels off to you now.
I would love the label PDF FOR THE queen’s jam. Made the freezer strawberry and loved it so much went to buy more strawberrys
Haha! I did the same thing this year, Margaret! I am well stocked with strawberry jam - until my kids come raiding! I'll get the PDF off to you now!
Please send a label. This sounds so good. Thanks
Hi Jacklyn, hope you enjoy it. I'll send the labels now!
I knew there was a reason I bought a ten pound box of our local, picked daily, blueberries ! Have to try this.....labels, please ?
Will report on my success......
Pat Appenzeller
Haha! Lucky you! I'll be happy to send you the labels. ENJOY!
You always inspire me to make your jams - namely because they usually taste fabulous, but also you present your dishes in such an attractive manner with fabulous labels to enhance each product.
Please send me the PDF file for these new Queen's Jam labels so I may attempt another worthy project while dealing with Covid case increases in Arizona!
Best regards and Happy 4th of July,
Barbara
Thanks so much, Barbara! I will send you the labels now. Stay safe and happy 4th to you too!
I would love the label PDF, Chris. This jam sounds wonderful - even though I am gluten-free, I know I will find things to put it on!
Hi Sunny, there's always ice cream! 🥰 I'll send you the labels now!
Do you need to change anything for high altitudes?
Hi Donna, if you were making regular cooked jam, there might be some differences for high altitude. But since this is freezer jam, you should be fine. We live at 2600 ft. and it works out perfectly.