Blueberry Preserves

Name: Blueberry Preserves
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 half-pints.
Ingredients: 5 cups fresh blueberries; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Process: 5 min. YIELD: 3 half-pints.

Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on top of waffles and pancakes.—Shannon Arthur, Portsmouth, Ohio

Ingredients

5 cups fresh blueberries
2-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 15-18 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into three hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 90 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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