Blueberry Jelly for Winter
Description
A preservation recipe without unnecessary complications. Homemade blueberry jelly for winter cooks very briefly, and gets its consistency thanks to pectin. This process helps preserve vitamins and makes the jelly not only tasty but also healthy. If desired, you can even store this preserve in the refrigerator. Store in a cool, dark place.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the berries thoroughly and leave them in a colander to drain off excess liquid. Also sort through the blueberries so spoiled berries do not end up in the jelly.
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Step 2
2. This winter blueberry jelly recipe calls for blending the berries in a blender; however, if you don't have any equipment on hand, you can confidently use a potato masher or mash the berries by hand.
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Step 3
3. Sprinkle sugar over the berries and stir so it dissolves faster in the juice. Don't let the amount of sugar worry you—the jelly won't turn out overly sweet.
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Step 4
4. Leave the blueberries as they are for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Dissolve the pectin in a small amount of water and place over heat. Stirring constantly, cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
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Step 6
6. Put the blueberries on the heat, bring to a boil, and stir in the pectin. Over low heat, stirring constantly (so the sugar and pectin dissolve well), cook for 3 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Sterilized jars should be warmed in advance and the finished jelly poured into them.
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Step 8
8. If desired, the jars can be additionally sterilized for about 5 minutes in boiling water. This blueberry jelly for winter can also be frozen at home, skipping the cooking process.
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Step 9
9. This wholesome treat will delight both adults and children.