Raspberry and Mint Jam Recipe: A Delicious Way to Use Your Garden Harvest

Categories; Recipes

July 11, 2026

There is something wonderfully satisfying about turning a basket full of home grown fruit into jars of delicious homemade jam. If you are lucky enough to have a glut of garden raspberries, this raspberry and mint jam is a fantastic way to make the most of them. The fresh mint adds an unexpected twist that perfectly complements the sweetness of the raspberries, creating a preserve that is equally delicious on fresh bread, scones or even stirred into yoghurt.

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow and is ideal for keeping in a pot in the garden, where it is less likely to spread. Combined with home grown raspberries, it makes this recipe a wonderful taste of summer that you can enjoy throughout the year.

Raspberry and Mint Jam Recipe

Makes 4 to 5 jars of jam

Ingredients

1 kg fresh raspberries
1 kg jam sugar with added pectin
Juice of one large lemon, approximately 60 ml
25 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Before You Begin: Sterilise Your Jars

Properly sterilising your jars is essential to help your jam keep well.

Wash the jars and lids thoroughly in hot soapy water and rinse well. Place the jars into a large pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Carefully remove them with tongs and allow them to dry naturally on a clean tea towel. Fill the jars while they are still warm to reduce the risk of cracking.

Sterilising Jars at Eagle House in Eccleshall

Method

Place the raspberries, jam sugar and lemon juice into a large preserving pan. Stir gently over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Mash up the raspberries with a potato masher or fork.

Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a fast rolling boil for around 5 minutes.

To check whether the jam has reached setting point, place a small spoonful onto a chilled plate that has been kept in the freezer. Leave it for a minute, then gently push it with your finger. If the surface wrinkles, your jam is ready.

Once setting point has been reached, stir through the finely chopped mint leaves. Adding the mint at the end keeps its fresh flavour and aroma.

Carefully pour the hot jam into your warm sterilised jars and seal immediately. I poured it into a jug to do this first as found it easier than ladling.

Your raspberry and mint jam should keep for up to one year if stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep it in the fridge.

Remember to label each jar clearly with the date it was made and the ingredients. This is particularly important if you are giving jars as gifts, as it helps identify any potential allergens and lets everyone know when it was made.

A Taste of Staffordshire

Making homemade preserves is one of the simple pleasures of summer and a lovely way to enjoy seasonal produce long after the growing season has finished. Whether your raspberries come from your own garden, an allotment or a local pick your own farm, this recipe captures the flavour of the season with a refreshing hint of mint.

After a day exploring the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, there is nothing better than returning to comfortable surroundings and enjoying homemade treats inspired by the local area.

At Eagle House Eccleshall, we love celebrating the seasons and sharing recipes, local history and ideas for making the most of your visit to Staffordshire. Our award winning luxury accommodation offers three beautifully appointed en suite guest rooms as well as our self catering apartment, The Eagle’s Nest, making it the perfect base for a relaxing break.

Situated in the heart of the historic market town of Eccleshall, you will be within easy walking distance of independent shops, excellent cafés, welcoming pubs and beautiful countryside walks. With outstanding guest reviews, warm hospitality and plenty to discover in the surrounding area, Eagle House is the ideal place for your next Staffordshire getaway.

We hope this raspberry and mint jam recipe inspires you to make the most of your own garden harvest. If you are planning a visit to Eccleshall, we would be delighted to welcome you to Eagle House and help you discover everything this wonderful corner of Staffordshire has to offer. You can even try some of Helen’s jam on toast at breakfast, if there is any left!