Description
A quick and delicious recipe for homemade blueberry jam that is easy to prepare and perfect for spreading or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together 4 cups blueberries, 1 1/2 cups sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pinch of salt over medium-high heat. Stirring frequently, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally while gently crushing some of the blueberries, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened and a digital thermometer reads 220°F.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the saucepan before transferring to jars. Leave unopened and let come to room temperature.
- Once the jam is at room temperature, seal jars and store in the refrigerator. The jam might take 24 to 48 hours to fully set up, but it can be eaten immediately.
Notes
- This jam can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Ensure the jam is stored in the refrigerator after sealing.
- The jam may initially be runny but will thicken as it cools and sets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg