Recipe Blueberry Preserves

BLUEBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Rinse the blueberries in cold water without soaking them.
• Place blueberries in preserving pan with the sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Pour simmering mixture into a ceramic (or glass) bowl. Cover with parchment round and transfer to refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, transfer mixture to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring gently.
• Continue to cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring and skimming as necessary.
• Check set (mixture should reach 221 degrees).
• Pour the jam into sterilized jars, filling to the fill line. Repeat process with remaining jars. Put lids and rings on jars and tighten; do not overtighten. At this point, jam may be kept refrigerated up to 1 month.

EASY SMALL-BATCH BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.

BLUEBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Smash blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until blueberry preserves have thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

LUSCIOUS BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Rinse five 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Mash blueberries; transfer to a Dutch oven. Add lemon juice; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly., Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle into containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. , Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months.