Blueberry Jam
A delightful Blueberry Jam recipe that captures the essence of summer with its sweet and tart flavors, perfect for spreading on toast or enjoyed by the spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh blueberries (washed and stems removed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1 packet pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberries by washing and removing stems, then place in a mixing bowl and squeeze gently.
- Cook the jam by combining blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves and bringing to a boil.
- Add pectin if desired, stirring and simmering for 5-10 minutes to reach the desired thickness.
- Jar the jam by ladling into sterilized jars, leaving headspace, and cleaning the rims for sealing.
- Cool and store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or process in a hot water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
Use ripe blueberries for best flavor. Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference. Always sterilize jars for long-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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