Blueberry Jam – A Lovely Mess

This selfmade blueberry jam is made with simply three elements: contemporary blueberries, sugar and lemon. It’s not solely tremendous easy to make, but in addition scrumptious! I really 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 contemporary blueberries, I do have some suggestions for utilizing frozen berries as an alternative if that’s what you occur to have available.

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

Components

• Blueberries
• Granulated white sugar
• Lemon

I take advantage of contemporary 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 an excellent rinse.

In a medium to giant 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 you too can go away the feel extra chunky in case you favor.

Proceed to prepare dinner on medium/excessive warmth for an additional 10 minutes. The combination ought to be at a low boil. It ought to attain between 210°F and 220°F. Control 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 least 2 weeks.

Ideas & Substitutions

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