Description

A simple and delicious homemade blueberry jam made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Perfect for spreading on toast, enhancing desserts, or pairing with savory dishes.

Ingredients

4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 pinch salt (optional, to enhance flavor)

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Instructions

Wash the blueberries thoroughly in a colander.
In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Boil for about 15 minutes, then test for doneness using the frozen saucer trick: place a small amount of jam on a chilled saucer, wait a minute, and push it with your finger. If it wrinkles, the jam is ready; if not, boil a few more minutes and retest.
Remove from heat and let the jam cool slightly.
Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving a little headspace, and seal with lids.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to a year.

Notes

Add a cinnamon stick or a vanilla bean while cooking for a warm flavor twist.

Mix in other berries like raspberries or blackberries for a mixed fruit jam.

Stir in a splash of balsamic vinegar for a gourmet touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 50
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg