Raspberry jam or preserves
Raspberry jam or preserves is a sweet spread made by cooking raspberries with sugar and often pectin until thickened. It's a popular breakfast and baking ingredient enjoyed worldwide, with roots in European and North American home canning traditions.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate food, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical one-tablespoon serving provides around 50-60 calories and a small amount of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1 mcg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The vibrant color and flavor of raspberry jam come from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants also found in red wine and blueberries. Traditionally, its making marks the summer harvest season, preserving the fruit's peak flavor for year-round enjoyment.
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