Blueberry Lemon Chile Jam Recipes

BLUEBERRY JAM WITH LIME

Steps:

• Prepare four 1/2-pint jars: Wash jars, lids and rings in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Place jars in a 200-degree oven until needed. Put lids in a pan of boiling water, and cover until needed.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canning bath. (Or put down a layer of lid rings.) Add enough water to cover jars by 2 to 3 inches (do not put jars in yet) and bring to a boil, then reduce heat. The water will need to be at about 180 degrees - a whispering boil - when jars are added for processing. Place two small saucers in freezer.
• In a large saucepan, gently heat berries with 1/2 cup water until they burst their skins. Remove pan from heat, let cool slightly, and run berries through the coarse blade of a food mill.
• Return purée to pan. Add sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick. Cook at a full boil, stirring constantly, until a gel set is achieved, 8 to 10 minutes; mixture will look jammy. To test, drop a teaspoon of the mixture onto a chilled saucer. Put in freezer for 1 minute. Push your finger through jam. If surface wrinkles, it is ready. (If not, cook a few minutes more and repeat with second saucer.) Discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lime juice and zest.
• Ladle hot jam into jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space to allow contents to expand. Run a skewer or other thin tool around the jars' inside edges to release bubbles or air pockets. Wipe rims clean with a damp paper towel, put flat lids in place, and screw on rings just until tight.
• Using a jar lifter or tongs, lower sealed jars into water bath. Cover and rapidly bring water to a full rolling boil. Once water is boiling, boil jars for 10 more minutes.
• Turn off heat and remove jars from water bath. Place on a cutting board or folded dish towel and leave overnight.
• The next morning, verify that jars have sealed. Remove ring and press on center of lid. If the lid moves, or if the "button" in the center flexes, the seal has failed to set. The jam is still safe to eat, but it is not suitable for shelf storage; put it in the refrigerator and use it first. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening. Info Box

BLUEBERRY-BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Toast the almonds in an ungreased skillet until lightly colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Place crushed blueberries and blackberries in a large pot and add pectin. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil. Add sugar and lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in gin and toasted almonds.
• Ladle jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

BLUEBERRY PEPPER JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare the blueberries by washing them and removing any stems.
• Crush the blueberries by using the bottom of a glass. This works much better then a potato masher for the small berries.
• Measure 2 2/3 cups of the crushed blueberries into a bowl and stir in the lime juice.
• Finely chop the poblano pepper and add to the bowl with the blueberries and mix in.
• Measure sugar into a bowl and set aside.
• Add the pectin to the bottom of the Jam Maker with the Stirrer in place. Add the crushed blueberries and lemon juice evenly on top of the pectin.
• Add the margarine to the Jam Maker.
• Press the jam button on the Jam & Jelly Maker and press enter.
• Allow the machine to run for 4 minutes until you hear 4 short beeps
• Immediately add the sugar slowly to the Jam Maker.
• Place the lid on the jam maker.
• Allow the Jam Maker to run for the remaining 18 minutes on the timer undisturbed. Do not lift the lid during cooking time.
• When the Jam Maker beeps again the jam is done.
• Carefully remove the lid by first lifting the back end that is farthest away from you to allow the release of the built up heat and steam. Warning the glass lid will be hot. Place it on a towel out of the way.
• Fill your jars with the jam leaving a 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the lip of the jar and place a flat lid and screw a band on.
• Process the jam in a hot water bath for 20 minutes.
• All the jars to cool for five minutes in the pot. Remove jars and place on a towel. Allow to cool for 24 hours.
• Check the lids for a proper seal. Store sealed jars,

BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP JAM

Steps:

• Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet or line it with a clean towel. Set aside. Place several small plates in the freezer to use later to test the consistency of the jam.
• Combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Let stand until the berries start rendering their juice, about 15 minutes.
• Bring the blueberry mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. The mixture will bubble up, rising high up the sides of the saucepan. Using a slotted spoon, skim off any light-colored foam as it collects on the edges. Cook the jam until it reaches the jelling point, 220 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 30 to 45 minutes. (If you don't have a thermometer, you can also dribble a few drops of the jam on a frozen plate. If it crinkles when you run a finger through it and your finger leaves a clear line in the jam, it's ready. If not, check it every 5 minutes or so.)
• While the jam is cooking, place the canning rack in the canner and fill the pot with water; bring to a boil over high heat. When the jam reaches the jelling point (220 degrees F) add the reserved lemon zest and stir to combine.
• Place eight clean 1/2-pint jars (see Cook's Notes) on the prepared baking sheet. (This will help contain any dribbles or spills and prevent the jars from directly touching the metal.) For each jar, insert a canning funnel and carefully ladle in the jam, allowing at least 1/4 inch of headroom. Clean the rims of the jars with a clean, damp towel and tightly secure the lids.
• Using tongs, place the jars on the rack in the canner. The water should cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Cover the canner. Return the water to a boil and boil gently for 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the jars to a towel to cool. If the seal works and fits properly, the metal lid will be slightly concave within 24 hours of processing. Store the unopened jars of jam at room temperature for up to 1 year. Once the jam is opened, store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

BLUEBERRY LEMON APRICOT JAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium stock pot and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the temperature on an instant read thermometer reaches 220 degrees F (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and use a spoon to scrape off and discard the foam.
• Ladle the hot jam into hot sterilized jars leaving ¼ inch headspace from the top. Secure with lids and process for 10 minutes in a water bath. Remove the jars and let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours, then store them in a dark, cool place. Will keep for at least one year.

BLUEBERRY, LEMON AND CHILE JAM

Steps:

• 1. Place blueberries and sugar in a large pot. Stir well and allow the berries to macerate while you get the rest of the ingredients ready.
• 2. With a vegetable peeler, zest your lemons (make sure you don't get the white bitter pith). Then cut the zest into fine strips, you need about 1/4 cup.
• 3. Juice the lemons and strain, you need about 1/2 cup of juice (you may need another lemon for juice). Add the juice and the zest to the blueberries and stir well.
• 4. Toast or heat your cinnamon stick(s) to bring out the flavor. (usually 1 - 2 minutes)
• 5. Time to mash! Grab your potato masher and squish those blueberries well. Add your cinnamon stick(s), peppers, and the salt. Bring to a simmer over med-high heat. Reduce heat and cook between 45 minutes and an hour until mix is think and it keeps bubbling when you stir it.
• 6. Add the remaining cup of blueberries and the cilantro. Bring back to a boil and boil for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and fill you hot jars. Process in hot water canner for 10 minutes.

BLUEBERRY, LEMON & CHILE JAM

Steps:

• Combine the blueberries and sugar in a large stockpot and mix well. Let mixture sit for 20-30 minutes.
• Zest and juice both of the lemons into the pot and mash the blueberry mixture thoroughly with a potato masher.
• Prepare the peppers by seeding and mincing them. I use the mini workbowl of my food processor to finely mince the peppers and that works very well and is a big time saver! Add the minced peppers, cinnamon stick and salt to the blueberry mixture.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the jam is thickened - about 45 minutes. You may test for gel at this point if desired.
• Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick and ladle jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath, adjusting processing time for altitude.

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.)

EASY BLUEBERRY CHIA JAM

Steps:

• Add blueberries to a saucepan and cook on low for about 5-10 mins, stirring occasionally. Mash them with a fork while they are cooking to break them up.
• Take the blueberries off the heat and stir in maple syrup, lemon juice, and chia seeds.
• Let stand until cooled, then transfer to glass jar for storage.