Blueberry Jam – A Lovely Mess

This do-it-yourself blueberry jam is made with simply three elements: recent blueberries, sugar and lemon. It’s not solely tremendous easy to make, but in addition scrumptious! I like this blueberry jam unfold over peanut butter toast or a bagel with cream cheese.

Whereas I are likely to make this blueberry jam recipe with recent blueberries, I do have some ideas for utilizing frozen berries as an alternative if that’s what you occur to have readily available.

Associated: Subsequent up, attempt strawberry jam, peach jam, pumpkin butter or apple butter.

Substances

• Blueberries
• Granulated white sugar
• Lemon

I take advantage of recent blueberries more often than not I make this jam, however I’ve some notes beneath concerning utilizing frozen blueberries as an alternative.

Instructions

Take away any stems from the blueberries and provides them a very good rinse.

In a medium to massive pot, mix the berries, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Cook dinner over medium warmth till the sugars are liquid and the blueberries have softened (3 minutes).

Use an immersion blender to puree the combination. I like my blueberry jam fairly easy, however it’s also possible to go away the feel extra chunky if you happen to favor.

Proceed to cook dinner on medium/excessive warmth for one more 10 minutes. The combination must be at a low boil. It ought to attain between 210°F and 220°F. Regulate it and proceed to stir so it doesn’t burn the underside of your pan.

Take away from warmth and permit to chill. The jam will thicken because it cools. Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for at the very least 2 weeks.

Suggestions & Substitutions

• If you wish to use frozen blueberries as an alternative of recent, merely thaw the berries earlier than starting this recipe and drain away any extra juice. You should utilize this juice to taste water or tea. When you don’t drain the surplus liquid, it received’t smash your jam, however it might end in a thinner jam consistency or you could must cook dinner the jam slightly longer on the stovetop.
• You’ll be able to swap out the lemon for one more citrus if you wish to change up the flavour slightly. I believe orange goes nice with blueberries, but in addition lime or grapefruit may be enjoyable.
• If you wish to add slightly extra variety of flavors, you possibly can swap the granulated white sugar for brown sugar, add just a few pinches of cinnamon, or a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to this easy recipe.