Blueberry Jam
Description
Blueberry jam is very easy and pleasant to make. This recipe does not require tedious boiling. To make the jam, we use pectin, which you can buy in many stores (if you have never heard of it). The actual preparation of the jam takes 20 minutes, but it should also rest for 24 hours at room temperature—though that no longer really concerns us :) A very beautiful and delicious blueberry jam delights our family all winter long. So, read below,
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash the blueberries thoroughly. Using a food processor or blender, puree them.
- 2
Step 2
Add sugar.
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Step 3
Mix well (you can use a blender). Let stand for 10 minutes.
- 4
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Pour in water and dissolve the pectin in it. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
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Step 5
Pour the contents of the saucepan into the blueberries. Mix everything thoroughly for three minutes. The sugar should dissolve completely.
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Step 6
Pour the jam into containers or jars. Do not fill them all the way; leave some headspace (the jam will expand in the freezer). Let the jam sit at room temperature for about 24 hours.
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Step 7
Then seal the jars and containers and place them either in the freezer or in the refrigerator. If freezing, use plastic containers. Blueberry jam keeps for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and for a year in the freezer. Done!