Blueberry Jam
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Recipe type: Jam, Canning
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Serves: 10 half pints
 
Fresh blueberry jam made with u pick blueberries.
Ingredients
  • 10 cups crushed blueberries
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 packages liquid pectin
Instructions
  1. Wash the jars and lids. Sterilize the jars while you make the jam.
  2. Wash the berries. Crush the blueberries in a food processor or blender. I roughly chopped mine. A potato masher will also work.
  3. Add the blueberries to a large pot. Add the water, lemon juice and sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil. Cook for several minutes until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Add the liquid pectin, stirring it in while adding it. Bring the jam back to a full rolling boil. Cook for one more minute.
  5. Ladle jam into hot jars. Wipe the tops well before adding the lid and ring.
  6. Place jars in a pot of water that covers the jars. Bring to a boil and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove jars from water and let cool. Make sure the jars are sealed. If not refrigerate that jar and use right away.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2016/05/22/blueberry-jam/