Blueberry Orange Ginger Jam Recipes

GINGER BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, mash the blueberries. Stir in sugar, pomegranate juice and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir for 1 full minute. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Stir in crystallized and ground ginger. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

ORANGE BLUEBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse four clean 1-cup plastic containers with lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., Preheat oven to 250°. Place sugar in a shallow baking dish; bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate 1 tablespoon peel from orange. Peel and chop orange., In a large bowl, combine blueberries, warm sugar, grated peel and chopped orange; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pectin; stir constantly for 3 minutes to evenly distribute pectin. , Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

BLUEBERRY ORANGE GINGER JAM

Steps:

• If canning the jam, prepare your canning jars and lids.
• Pulse blueberries in blender or food processor until coarsely crushed. Work in batches if necessary. You should have about 6 cups.
• Place 4 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. In a second bowl, combine pectin with remaining sugar.
• Grate orange zest and reserve. Squeeze orange into a measuring cup; add water to bring up to 1/2 cup.
• Combine blueberries, orange juice and zest, grated ginger, ground ginger and sugar-pectin mixture in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Dump in remaining sugar all at once. Add butter and stir well. Bring back to a boil, then cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam on the surface.
• Ladle jam into sterilized jars. Apply lids and process for 10 minutes. Let stand on counter at least 6 hours or overnight. (If not processed, allow to cool on counter then refrigerate and use within 3-4 weeks.).

BLUEBERRY GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Place pectin on the bottom of the jam and jelly maker.
• Top with fruit, butter, lemon juice, and ginger.
• Set for jam press enter and and 3 more minutes.
• Wait 4 minutes and when beeps add the sugar.
• Place lid on.
• When done press cancel and unplug appliance.
• Preserve water canning method.
• Fill Sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Wipe rims and place lids and rings.
• Place in hot water bath and process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Place at room temperature for 12 - 24 hours.
• Check lids, label, will store for up to 1 years.
• Any unsealed jar can be placed in the refrigerator for 3 month. LOL like it`ll last that long.

BLUEBERRY GINGER JAM

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thick and shiny, about 30 minutes. May be served warm as a sauce, or allowed to cool completely (it will thicken more upon cooling) and served as a spreadable jam.