Blackberry jam

Blackberry preserve is a product made from the cooking and subsequent preservation of blackberries, a wild fruit similar to the mulberry, characterized by its sweet and slightly acidic flavor. This preserve typically has a thick texture and a dark color, ideal for enhancing the flavor of desserts, breads, yogurts, and sweet or savory dishes.

Origin: The blackberry is a fruit native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In Hispanic America, its cultivation and harvesting are common in various rural areas, especially in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, where wild blackberries are used to prepare jams, jellies, and preserves.

Properties: Blackberry preserve retains much of the nutritional value of the fresh fruit, highlighting its richness in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which help protect cells from oxidative damage. It is also a source of dietary fiber, vitamins C and K, and minerals such as manganese. Its consumption, in moderate amounts, provides benefits for digestive and immune health.

Synonyms in Spanish from Hispanic America: Depending on the region, blackberry preserve may be known as mermelada de zarzamora, dulce de zarzamora, or simply conserva de mora, since in some countries the word "mora" is used to refer to both blackberries and other similar berries.