Juneberry Jam
🫐Juneberry Jam: Deep, Sweet, and Absolutely Spreadable
This Juneberry Jam is rich, jammy, and bursting with flavor that falls somewhere between blueberry, black cherry, and almond. The natural sweetness of Amelanchier alnifolia — also called saskatoons or serviceberries — makes this one of the most luxurious, fruit-forward preserves you can make.
Did you know? Juneberries are naturally high in pectin and can hold their own in jam recipes without additives. Even better — they’re loaded with antioxidants, manganese, and fiber, giving this sweet spread a bit of a wellness boost, too.
At Dee’s Nutz and Berries in Brodhead, WI, our juneberries will be ready for tasting and jam-making by our anticipated opening in 2028. Want early access to farm-fresh preserves and U-pick dates? Visit our event page or sign up for the newsletter below.
Juneberry Crumble Bars
🍽️ Ingredients for Juneberry Crumble Bars
Crust + Crumble (one dough, split):
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2½ cups fresh or frozen juneberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: ½ tsp almond extract or zest of one lemon
🥣 Instructions for Juneberry Crumble Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- While crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine juneberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until berries begin to break down and mixture thickens.
- Spread the filling over the warm crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the top.
- Bake an additional 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
🍁 From the Orchard Tip
- These bars freeze beautifully — wrap individually for quick snacks or school lunches.
- Almond extract pairs especially well with juneberries’ nutty undertones.
- Try swapping lemon for orange zest for a warmer twist.
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