Blueberry Lemon Jam No Pectin Recipes

HOW TO MAKE BLUEBERRY JAM (NO PECTIN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan.
• Stirring frequently, cook over medium high heat until blueberry mixture comes to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling and stirring for 10 minutes.
• Towards the end of the cooking time, use the back of the spoon to gently crush some of the berries.
• At the end of the 10 minutes the blueberry liquid should be slightly thickened. You can also use a thermometer to judge done-ness. When the blueberry mixture reaches 220°F, the jam is done. (I watched the clock, my jam hit 220°F at almost exactly 10 minutes.)
• Transfer the blueberry jam to a storage jar and let come to room temperature.
• Once at room temp, 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.)
• For best results use in about 10 days. (If sealed properly and unopened, your jam could last anywhere from 1 to 3 months in the fridge.)

BLUEBERRY-LEMON JAM

Steps:

• Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice in a large saucepot.
• Bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir frequently.
• Stir in pectin.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam (if necessary).
• Immediately ladle into hot jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
• Cap and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.

BLUEBERRY LEMON JAM (NO PECTIN RECIPE)

Steps:

• In large stainless steel or enamel pot, crush 3 cups blueberries with a potato masher.
• Add remaining berries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring often.
• Skim off any foam.
• Ladle jam into hot jars to within 1/4" of top rim.
• Can jam using preferred Safe Canning method.