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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. + standing YIELD: 8 cups.

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

1. Wash five 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers with hot, soapy 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.
2. 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 to within 1/2 in. of tops and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
3. 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.

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