Luscious Blueberry Jam

Name: Luscious Blueberry Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 cups.
Ingredients: 8 cups fresh blueberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin; 7 cups sugar

This perfectly spreadable blueberry jam boasts a beautiful dark color with a sweet, seasonal flavor. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

8 cups fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7 cups sugar

Directions

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 jars or freezer 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Luscious Blueberry Jam in Taste of Home August/September 2010

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nancdra

Aug 4, 2011

just made this with a special needs friend it was easy and so good, we also enjoyed pancakes and bacon and the fresh still warm jam. this jam lives up to its name LUSCIOUS...will be sharing this recipe.
ifferanne

Jul 31, 2010

I have just finished making the blueberry jam, and it is luscious!! Great blueberry taste, and so easy to make, I will be making this receipe for years to come