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Ripe mulberries are quite delicious and have a flavor, somewhere between blueberries and blackberries. They also have serious clothes staining power, so be sure to cover surfaces and clothing carefully before touching them. Mulberries can be turned into delicious pies, ice cream, wines, jams, and jellies. In this article, we will discover how to make mulberry jam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Mulberries Edible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Red mulberry produces dark red to black fruits that are delicious when ripe. Another species of mulberry found in North America is white mulberry, and its fruits can range in color from white to mauve, to red to black or all at the same time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

White mulberries contain milky sap (latex). When ingested, this can cause severe stomach cramps and interfere with the nervous system causing hallucinations. For this reason, I don\u2019t recommend eating them straight from the tree, although many people do. If you do eat them raw, make sure they are really ripe and wash off any sap first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red mulberry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Morus rubra<\/em> \u2013 is native to central north and eastern America. It can be found ranging from Ontario to southern Florida and as far west as Central Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ripe berries of this tree are very soft and squashy. They are very dark and almost black in color. This is when they are at their sweetest and perfect for jam-making or eating straight off the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to pick ripe red or white mulberries is to lay a tarp or plastic sheet below the tree, take hold of a branch and give it a really good shake. All of the ripe fruits will fall off easily and land on the sheet \u2013 simple! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trying to pick individual berries can be very frustrating because as soon as you disturb the tree, lots of ripe fruits will fall off, potentially wasting them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Clean Wild Mulberries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To clean your berries ready for turning into mulberry jam, you\u2019ll first need to ensure you\u2019ve removed all of the stalks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, it\u2019s best to give them a really good soak in a bowl containing cold water mixed with a few tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar. Leave them for 15 minutes or so to do the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soaking them like this helps get rid of any critters that may be lurking in the fruits and will help destroy any fungus or bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gently pour the bowl full of berries into a large strainer and rinse them off gently under a running tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t intend to use the berries immediately, then you\u2019ll need to spread them out into a single layer on some kitchen paper or clean muslin and let them dry. Then pop into a bowl lined with more kitchen paper or muslin and store in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refrigerated berries will only last a short time, a couple of days at most. Alternatively, put them into a freezer-proof container and freeze them to keep them good for up to three months or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Traditional Mulberry Jam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once your berries are cleaned as described above, give them another check over for any stems and remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you start making your jam, you\u2019ll need to sterilize the jars. This can be done by placing them into a pot in hot water and boiling the jars and lids for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or you can do it by half filling the jars with water and popping them into the microwave for 3 minutes on high. DON\u2019T put the metal lids in the microwave,, though; they still need to be boiled separately in a pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry the jars in a preheated oven set to 200\u00b0F for 20 minutes \u2013 be careful not to burn yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also like to put a piece of baking parchment on top of the jam to prevent it from touching the lid. Simply cut out circles that will fit into your jars. These should also be sterilized in the microwave for two minutes, just prior to placing over the jam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe will produce about 3 lbs. 8 oz of delicious dark jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n